or eating whole as a garnish. Medium capers, called surfines, measure between eight and ten millimeters. They offer a wonderful balance with a slightly bolder flavor while remaining relatively tender, making them ideal for everyday cooking, pasta sauces, and chicken dishes. The largest variety, capotes, measure eleven millimeters or more. These have a less delicate, more assertive and punchy flavor with a softer texture, which makes them excellent for chopping up into tapenades, hearty stews, or robust salad dressings. Smaller capers are generally more expensive due to the meticulous hand harvesting required, but their delicate flavor makes them a worthy investment for special meals.
Capers are incredibly versatile,…
Capers are incredibly versatile, but there is one golden rule to remember before you cook with them. Always rinse them. Because they are packed in salt or vinegar, giving them a quick rinse under cold water and a gentle pat dry
