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You might not visit your local Italian restaurant with the primary goal of eating bread crumbs — but that doesn't mean that you won't enjoy this fixture of Italian cuisine. Bread crumbs are popular in a variety of dishes, and can play a critical role in boosting their texture and flavor profiles. As you peruse the menu before you place your order, take note of which dishes have bread crumbs. You may also want to notice any descriptions of this ingredient, such as if it's made in-house rather than bought from a supplier. Here are some dishes in which bread crumbs play a major role.
Chicken And Veal Parmesan
Perhaps no dish at an Italian restaurant is as synonymous with using bread crumbs as chicken or veal Parmesan. One or both of these dishes is a staple on virtually every Italian restaurant menu, and it might be something that you're eager to order. Each of these types of meat has a soft texture, so the application of bread crumbs over the surface provides a crispiness. The crumbs also provide an outer layer that can crisp up while cooking, while preventing the interior of the meat from drying out.
Baked Clams
If you're visiting an Italian eatery that has an extensive seafood menu, you can expect to find baked clams available to order. This can especially be common if you're dining at a restaurant in a coastal city. Baked clams are prepared in a variety of different ways, but it's common for them to be served on the half shell with a blend of spices, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese on top of them. The dish spends a short amount of time under the broiler, which helps to brown up the bread crumbs and bring out their crunchiness — a perfect contrast to the soft texture of the clam meat.
Baked Sardines
People often bristle at the idea of eating canned sardines, but in addition to their numerous health benefits, sardines can be delicious — provided that they're cooked right. An Italian restaurant can be the perfect place to experiment with this dish, regardless of whether you think you like sardines or not. It's common to find baked sardines on the menu and, like baked clams, they're commonly topped with bread crumbs. This dish also frequently uses fresh herbs, such as Italian parsley, and other ingredients, including lemon zest and pepper flakes, to give the fish a pleasant taste.
For more information about Italian staples, reach out to a restaurant like Z Prime Steakhouse.
Share20 July 2019
