what is a caper?

Answer by  Cyn (408)

The caper is a perennial spiny bush. The bush round, fleshy leaves and big white to pinkish-white flowers. A caper is also the pickled bud of this plant. The caper is also commonly salted, and used in many different Mediterranean and Italian recipes. It is a small, round spice.

Answer by  Srr (105)

Capers are small pickled buds of the caper plant, or Capparis spinosa, which is native to the Mediterranean area. They are commonly used in Italian cooking and lend a tangy, lemon-like flavor to such dishes as chicken piccata and pasta puttanesca. Capers are also frequently found in remoulades and tartar sauce.

Answer by  bl834 (1317)

Food-wise, a caper is the pickled bud of the caper plant (Capparis spinosa). Once jarred, they are about the size of a small pea and are pretty salty. The caper berry is also edible and usually pickled. This spiny bush is a perennial that is native to the Mediterranean area.

Answer by  somerset (801)

It is a small bud used in cooking. It is added to dishes such as chicken piccata and pizza. It has a distinctive taste that some people like, while others do not.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

A Caper is a spiny bush that blossoms with big white and pink flowers. The Caper that we eat is the pickled version of the bud before it blooms. In cooking (mainly Italian cooking) capers are used as a simple additive or simply a garnish to pasta and other dishes.