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Unique Breads in Japan! |
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In Japanese & Bread Part 1, I introduced to you the traditional Japanese bread anpan, bread with sweet red bean filling, and the story leading up to its creation. Right after anpan was introduced, other breads like cream pan and jam pan became popular, but they were enjoyed as desserts. However, as I studied the history of bread in Japan, I was surprised to discover that there are many other breads originating in Japan now. Other breads? Yes, very unique breads that I’ve never even imagined! For example, yakisoba pan, bread with stir-fried noodles and red ginger filling, and croquette pan, bread with deep fried mashed potato filling. They both sound very tasty, don’t they? There is also curry pan, deep-fried bread with curry filling, and ....... oh yes, I can’t forget katsu sandwich, a sandwich with pork cutlet inside. That’s my favorite. There is a huge demand for it, as much as rice, in Japan. There are a zillion types of bread, especially at convenience stores, and each convenience store chain has its own special recipes. Most of them are eaten by kids or young business people for lunch or just as a snack. I can say that the style of bread has changed a lot since its introduction, but people enjoy both very traditional and new types of bread. |
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Let’s Make Your Own Bread! |
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As bread becomes popular, the number of people who bake bread at home is also increasing. The good thing about making bread at home is that it enables you to be creative. I’m sure you will enjoy a Zojirushi Breadmaker because it has many functions that satisfy your needs. For example, the Zojirushi Home
Bakery Supreme® breadmaker (BBCC-X20) has a quick baking cycle to bake a 2 lb. loaf of bread in about two hours, so it’s good for busy people like you. It also has a sourdough starter function to prepare light sourdough starter in a little over 2 hours. If you want to make gluten-free bread, don’t worry. The Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme® breadmaker makes it easy to bake tasty gluten-free breads, which are usually difficult to make. You can also make whole wheat breads, cake, fruit jam, and even meatloaf. Now let’s make your own bread. |
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Let’s Make a Katsu Sandwich! |
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| * 8 slices sandwich bread |
| * 4 slices porkchop (1/2-inch thick) |
| * 1/2 tsp. salt |
| * 1/4 tsp. pepper |
| * 1 egg |
| * 1 cup panko bread crumbs |
| * Vegetable oil for frying |
| * 1 cup tonkatsu sauce (pork cutlet sauce), available at any Japanese supermarket |
| * Sugar to taste |
| * Shredded cabbage if desired |
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Make bread for sandwich using your Zojirushi breadmaker. |
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Season pork chops with salt and pepper. |
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Lightly cover pork chops with flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in panko and pat well. |
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Fry in 320°F oil for a few minutes, turn over and fry a few more minutes until brown and cooked through. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil. |
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In a small pan, heat the tonkatsu sauce and add sugar if preferred. Add water to the sauce if it’s too thick. Once it reaches a boil, place the pork cutlets from 4 and boil for 1 minute on each side. |
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Place pork cutlet from 5 between two slices of bread. Add shredded cabbage if desired. |
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[to Part 1] |
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