Tiny but mighty, capers can transform a simple dish into something memorable. With their bold tang and briny depth, they are one of the Mediterranean's most powerful — yet underappreciated — flavour enhancers.
Rinse, or don't
Capers in brine carry salt and acidity. Rinse or drain them for a milder, cleaner caper note; use them straight from the brine when you want maximum punch. Pat dry before frying.
Classic pairings
Capers love fish and seafood, lemon and butter, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and cured meats. They are essential to puttanesca, piccata, tartare sauce, vitello tonnato, and a proper smoked-salmon plate.
Fried capers — a chef's trick
Fry whole capers in hot oil for a few seconds until they bloom and crisp. They become crunchy, nutty, and less salty — a brilliant textural garnish over fish, pasta, and salads.
Capers Turkey, a Tuna Sourcing division, supplies wholesale Mediterranean capers — handpicked in Türkiye and naturally brined, graded by size. Request a quote or browse the grades.