How to use Greek capers?

[mj_toronto8]

Growing up, I didn't realize that capers were considered a part of Greek cuisine. It seems as if they grow well in Greece! I know that capers are often part of the village salad version that you can find on Santorini. How else are they used in Greek cuisine? I did some research and found some tips:

• It seems that Greeks sometimes put them in stews?
• I saw a recipe somewhere that it was a dish that had a tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions, and there were capers in it

The issue is that I don't know if this is accurate, and I also don't know what the recipes are.

 

[The Greek Vibe]

Growing up, I didn't realize that capers were considered a part of Greek cuisine. It seems as if they grow well in Greece! I know that capers are often part of the village salad version that you can find on Santorini. How else are they used in Greek cuisine? I did some research and found some tips:

• It seems that Greeks sometimes put them in stews?
• I saw a recipe somewhere that it was a dish that had a tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions, and there were capers in it

The issue is that I don't know if this is accurate, and I also don't know what the recipes are.

The Greek caper is a culinary wonder and particularly the capers from Tinos and the Cyclades. It is used fresh in Greek salad or boiled vegetables as well as in red sauce for spaghetti, on pizza, in tuna salads and egg salad. On Tinos there is also a dip made with capers. You can learn more about its secrets above. Have in mind capers are salty so don't use salt when you add capers.

 

[mj_toronto8]

The Greek caper is a culinary wonder and particularly the capers from Tinos and the Cyclades. It is used fresh in Greek salad or boiled vegetables as well as in red sauce for spaghetti, on pizza, in tuna salads and egg salad. On Tinos there is also a dip made with capers. You can learn more about its secrets above. Have in mind capers are salty so don't use salt when you add capers.

Do you use the caper berries or the smaller, unripe capers that are often picked and brined? I have realized that there are uses for both...

 

[The Greek Vibe]

Do you use the caper berries or the smaller, unripe capers that are often picked and brined? I have realized that there are uses for both...

All parts are used ... the leaves pickled and the berries in brine and then in salads and more

 

[k_tsoukalas]

All parts are used ... the leaves pickled and the berries in brine and then in salads and more

I have never had caper leaves! Wow - I think I will have to track some of these down... capers are my favorite. I always keep on hand because they add something very special to the dishes I include them in.