Delicious deep-fried caper berries are easy to make and a delightful addition to a tartare or salad.
Recipe for deep-fried caper berries
Delicious deep-fried caper berries are easy to make and a delightful addition to a tartare or salad.
Caper berries are the fruits of the caper bush, whereas the smaller capers are the unopened flower buds.
Caper berries have a milder flavor than capers and are well-suited for a trip to the deep fryer.
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Deep-fried Caper Berries
Delicious deep-fried caper berries are easy to make and a delightful addition to a tartare or salad.
Ingredients
- Capers Caper berries from a jar
- Frying Oil
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the caper berries.
- It is important that they are completely dry before placing them in the deep fryer.
- Heat a pot of frying oil to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Cook the caper berries in the hot oil for about 5 minutes.
- Remove them and let them drain on a piece of paper towel.
Notes
The deep-fried caper berries are fantastic as an ingredient in a tartare. Chop them finely and let them replace regular capers.
Deep-fried caper berries can also be used in salads, as an accompaniment to pickled herring, or just anywhere you would typically use capers.
Deep-fried caper berries can also be used in salads, as an accompaniment to pickled herring, or just anywhere you would typically use capers.