Tempura: “It’s What’s ‘On Trend!’

  If you’re looking for a few interesting ways to add more life to your menu, it might be as easy as combining some of today’s hottest menu trends with Authentic Japanese Tempura! For the past several years running, consumers remain interested in Asian inspired foods. Tempura is one of the more popular Asian menu
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Panko Bread Crumbs (Japanese Breadcrumbs)

Light & Crispy Shrimp Skewers
Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) is a unique breadcrumb that is used in many Japanese dishes as a coating for baked and fried foods. Panko has become popular in all types of menus because of it’s versatility in the kitchen. It adds a light crispy texture to coated items and it is frequently used as a top
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Upper Crust Enterprises Panko. Authentically Japanese, Made in the USA.

Masashi Kawaguchi
Upper Crust Enterprises is an American company and our story is uniquely American.  We’re a company founded in California by the sons of Japanese immigrants. Our origins are in post-war California.  It was 1955.  After the war, Masashi Kawaguchi, a successful entrepreneur and Japanese-American internment company survivor, founded Fishking Processors (Mrs. Friday’s fish company) and
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Panko Bread Crumbs: The Secrets Revealed (Video)

Authentic Panko out of the Grinder
Upper Crust Enterprises, Inc. shares the history, making and uses for their traditional Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs and Tempura Batter Mix. Chapters: History of Panko, Our Process, Who is Upper Crust, Menu Applications. Learn how to make: Chicken Katsu or Tonkatsu, Award-Winning Onion Rings, and Top Crusted Crispy Baked Chicken or Fish.   Experience A Truly
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Tempura Fish Taco (Video)

Fish Tacos with Tempura batter mix
Tempura Fish Taco: Recipe De-glaze fish (Cod, Pollock or Halibut) by rinsing in cold water and cut in strips. Dust fish in DRY Upper Crust Tempura Batter mix (code 07230) seasoned with Lemon Pepper, and Red Pepper powder shaking off excess. Dip in prepared Tempura batter made with beer instead of water and seasoned with
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Panko Fish Sandwich (Video)

Panko Fish Sandwich
Panko Fish Sandwich – Cut 3 ounce portions of a firm white fish such as Pacific cod. Instead of water, use ice cold beer to make the prepared Tempura Batter (code 07230) with the consistency of a thin pancake batter. Dust fish in dry Tempura Batter mix, dip in prepared Tempura Batter, and roll in
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Crispy Chicken Fingers (Video)

Panko Chicken Fingers
Crispy Chicken Fingers – Start by seasoning your chicken tenders and cut into 1 oz portion size. Dust chicken in dry Tempura Batter mix (code 07230), dip in prepared Tempura Batter made with water and roll in Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) lightly pressing into the batter. Deep fry at 350° until golden brown. Can
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Fried Zucchini Spears (Video)

Fried Zucchini Spears
Cut medium size zucchini into full length quarter-spears (7-8 inches length) for a more dramatic plate presentation, or simple quarter-spears (4 inches). Dust zucchini in dry Tempura Batter mix (code 07230), dip in prepared Tempura Batter made with water, and roll in Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) lightly pressing into the batter. Deep fry at
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Fish & Chips (Video)

Tempura Fried Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips – Cut a firm white fish such as Pacific cod into 1 oz strips. Dust fish in dry Tempura Batter mix (code 07230), dip in prepared Tempura Batter made with water or beer, and roll in Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) lightly pressing into the batter. Deep fry at 350° until golden
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Coconut & Panko Crusted Brownies (Video)

Coconut & Panko Crusted Brownies
Coconut Panko Crusted Brownies — A unique twist to a classic brownie. It will surprise your customers with a crispy texture to the soft chewy brownie. This recipe was made by accident but we are glad we did it because the flavor is fantastic. The recipe is so simple, and the crispy Panko crumb will
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Upper Crust Enterprises, Inc.

Not all Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs are created equal! Using an authentic Panko will make a noticeable difference in your final menu item.

For over 40 years, Upper Crust Enterprises has been a leader in providing truly Authentic Gourmet Japanese Bread Crumbs to restaurants all over the world.

(213) 625-0038
(213) 542-2412

411 Center Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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