Pickles & Fermented Condiments
Pickled Caper Shoots
Κάππαρη
Cyprus
Whole caper shoots with leaves and buds pickled in vinegar brine and served in bundles as a meze.
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What it is
A closer look at Pickled Caper Shoots.
Whole caper shoots with leaves and buds pickled in vinegar brine and served in bundles as a meze.
What to look for
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Cyprus pickles the whole shoot rather than just the bud. Eaten by stripping the leaves off the stem with your teeth.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
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