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| I don't normally fry food that often, but when I saw this floating around online I couldn't resist. Apparently, capers turn into delicate flowers bursting with lemon goodness when fried. Did you know that? Its looks so cool! I usually use capers as a garnish for chicken, but this opens up a whole new caper-friendly world! Imagine the possibilities — a garnish on a salad, pasta, topped on bruschetta or goat cheese crostini's, or just on its own beside a chilled glass of wine. These bursting nuggets are a perfect crunchy addition to any dish, so lets get to fryin'! |
Fried Capers
Canola oil
Capers, however many you want
1 Soak capers in water for 30 minutes.
2 Drain capers and pat very dry with paper towels.
3 Heat about 1/2 an inch of oil in a small saute pan until almost smoking.
4 Drop a handful of capers into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 30 seconds.
5 Remove crispy capers with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
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29 comments:
Wow I have never heard of fring capers! Trying to imagine how they are going to be like ....
Frying capers! Interesting.. I have never thought about. Thanks for sharing!
cool....you are right - the possibilities are endless
How cool - looks like something you'd get in a fancy restaurant :)
Those must taste wonderful!
Cheers,
Rosa
OMG... I made these tonight! I am making my own "tonno", poached tuna packed in oil, mario batali style. They went swimmingly.
First time I heard of fried capers...These sounds wonderful..
what a nifty phenomenon! yep, they’d be a great garnish or accent to a main dish, but i’ll bet they’d be a great snack too—-great find!
I LOVE capers! This looks so tasty!
Frying capers? I'd never have thought of that...sounds awesome though. Your site is fantabulous! Great job...it's making me very hungry :-)
I love fried capers and I love your blog! Just found you via Pink of Perfection.
I did not know that! I am excited to try frying capers - thanks for the great tip.
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I will def give this a try.
Wow, I never knew capers opened into flowers when fried (it makes perfect sense, though!)...great tip! I've got to try this!
Hi Sweet Zoe!
Do you know that I had capers for the fist time the other night? Crazy right? I loved them...I have to try this!
Hug to you,
Karyn
we put them on a salad that had roasted winter squash last year after eating them in a restaurant. delicious, no?
Oh my goodness! I picked some nasturtium buds (sometimes called poor man's capers:) just this morning. I was going to pickle them but now that has all changed. I'm going to "fry them up" as you have so kindly shared and add them to the Tabbouleh Salad I'm bringing to my sister's tomorrow! Thanks, Zoe:)
Whoever thought of frying capers?! We have lots of those guys that would be perfect for this recipe!
What fun with capers! I immediately thought of some pan fried fish, with some cheesy sauce and some fried capers to garnish...hmm yummm!
I think it was a Thomas Keller recipe that I first made these for — they're great aren't they?
I have a serious caper addiction. They add such great flavor to everything. I will have to try this!
gerat tip. this is awesome!! a must try soon.
I hadn't seen these. They look good and so cute! AND guess what I just bought a new bottle of capers! Can't wait to give 'em a try!
~ingrid
I love fried capers!!! In pasta tossed with goat cheese and lemon zest... YUM.
Fried capers as a garnish is a great idea!
I have never been a fan of capers but fried might be a different story...
What a great idea! I just recently discovered how much I love capers. I particularly love them with salmon, but I have never thought of them fried. I will definitely be trying this. Thank you!
I had these on a caesar salad in a high end resturant and came home to look up how the chef made them... they were crispy and fun. thanks for the recipe!
Michael, Victoria BC Canada
Hi, thx for the recipe! I tasted these for the first time this summer (don't usually like capers as I find them tooo salty) and they were sooo good!!!
I am curious how long after you make these can you keep them? I would like to use them for a cocktail party but would like to do as much ahead of time as possible....
Thx :)
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