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Caper

Capparis spinosa Libre de alérgenos
caper

Abastecimiento y Taxonomía

  • Familia Capparaceae
  • Cocina principal Mediterranean
  • Estacionalidad Year-Round
  • Origen Caper flower buds

¿Qué es Caper?

The pickled flower bud of the caper bush, known for its distinctive pungent, salty, and tangy flavor, commonly used as a seasoning.

"The unsung hero of Mediterranean cuisine: capers are concentrated flavor bombs, capable of brightening any dish."

¿A qué sabe Caper?

Tangy, Salty, Pungent, Briny, Floral

Sabor
Salty, Tangy, Pungent, Briny
Textura
Firm, slightly yielding, small seed-like interior
Aroma
Pungent, vinegary, salty, slightly floral
Acidez
Medium

Métricas Técnicas

Culinary Role

Used as a seasoning or garnish to add a pungent, piquant flavor.

Origin

Derived from the unopened flower buds of the *Capparis spinosa* shrub.

Sizes Available

Nonpareils (smallest, most prized) to caperberries (larger, fruit-like).

Información Nutricional

Por 1 tbsp (10g)
Calorías23 kcal
Grasa total0.9 g
Grasas saturadas0.3 g
Grasas trans0 g
Colesterol0 mg
Proteína2.4 g
Carbohidratos totales4.9 g
Fibra dietética3.2 g
Azúcares totales0.4 g
Calcio40 mg
Hierro1.7 mg
Potasio296 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Rinsing capers before use can reduce their saltiness, allowing their subtle floral notes to shine through.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Caper

El mejor sustituto para Caper es Green Olives, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar brininess and tang, good in sauces, salads, and as garnish.

Sustitutos para Caper con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Green Olives Mejor 1:1 Similar brininess and tang, good in sauces, salads, and as garnish.
Pickled Gherkins 1:1 (chopped) Offers crunch and acidity, but a different flavor profile; good in tartare sauce.
Chopped Lemon Zest 1:2 Provides bright acidity and citrus aroma, lacks saltiness and briny texture.
Cornichons 1:1 (chopped) Small pickled cucumbers, offer a similar tangy crunch but less pungent.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Caper

  1. Look for firm, unblemished capers, typically packed in brine or salt.
  2. Sizes vary; smaller ones (nonpareils) are often preferred.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Caper?

  • Fish
  • chicken
  • pasta
  • lemon
  • garlic
  • tomatoes
  • olives
  • parsley
  • cream sauces.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Caper?

Tangy, Salty, Pungent, Briny, Floral Pungent, vinegary, salty, slightly floral

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Caper?

El mejor sustituto es Green Olives (1:1). Similar brininess and tang, good in sauces, salads, and as garnish.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Caper?

Look for firm, unblemished capers, typically packed in brine or salt. Sizes vary; smaller ones (nonpareils) are often preferred.

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