Ingredient

caper fruits

Caper fruits are certainly one of the most delicate and pleasant specialties of the Sicilian gastronomic tradition, where they find space above all in the preparation of delicious appetizers, as well as for aperitifs, or even for side dishes with a delicate flavor and fresh and tasty salads. Caper fruits are often used to be put in vinegar, also adding fine salt and cloves, with the result that an excellent aperitif is obtained. Caper fruits are the part of the flowers of this prized shrub belonging to the Mediterranean flora with the softest and most delicate taste.

Use in cooking

The various culinary preparations in which caper fruits find space include simple aperitifs, appetizers, salads and even with special cheeses.

Preservation

Caper fruits should generally be stored in a container placed in a cool, dry and dark environment.

Curiosity

Among the specialties for preparing appetizers, caper flowers stand out for having a decidedly more delicate taste.

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