DeLallo Capote Capers add a burst of briny, tangy flavor to everything from pasta dishes to roasted vegetables to seafood or baked chicken dishes. Larger in size than nonpareil varieties, Capote Capers are the large-sized flower buds of the caper bush (Capparis spinosa). Pickled and packed in brine, capers are an invaluable ingredient that bring their bright, briny goodness to so many everyday recipes.
- Traditional Mediterranean ingredient.
- Large-sized capers packed in brine.
- Chickpea-sized, larger than the more common nonpareil varieties.
- Boasts a bright, briny, tangy flavor.
- Versatile gourmet ingredient.
- Kosher.
- Low fat.
- Non GMO.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Capote Capers are a small but mighty ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Capers give a briny, flavorful boost to sauces, baked chicken dishes, casseroles, hot and cold pasta recipes, roasted vegetables, seafood, leafy green salads, dips and so much more. Create crostini toast appetizers featuring cream cheese, capers and prosciutto.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are capote capers?
Capote capers are the large-sized flower buds from the caper bush, Capparis spinosa. They are usually between 8-9mm. Capers are pickled and packed in salt, brine or a vinegar solution. Briny, savory with a hint of citrusy, floral flavor, capers are a common ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes—from pasta to chicken to seafood.
What do capote capers taste like?
Capote capers are intensely briny and tangy with a citrusy and floral essence.
What is the difference between capote capers and nonpareil capers?
Capote capers are larger than nonpareil capers and their flavor is said to be milder and more floral. Capote capers are about 8-9mm, while nonpareil capers clock in at 5-7mm.
How do I use capote capers?
Capers can be used to brighten sauces like pesto and puttanesca. Toss them in salads and on top of pizzas. Use them to add a new dimension to pasta dishes, risotto and farro. Use them as a gourmet garnish or as an ingredient in party dips and spreads like hummus and aioli.
