The Little Flavor Bombs: What Capers Are and How to Use Them in Your Cooking (A Beginner’s Gentle Guide)

as nonpareil, measure up to seven millimeters. These are the most prized, offering a delicate, nuanced flavor with a firm, pleasant texture, making them perfect for finishing dishes, delicate sauces, or eating whole as a garnish. Medium capers, called surfines, measure between eight and ten millimeters. They offer a wonderful balance with a slightly bolder flavor while remaining relatively tender, making them ideal for everyday cooking, pasta sauces, and chicken dishes. The largest variety, capotes, measure eleven millimeters or more. These have a less delicate, more assertive and punchy flavor