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Capers are the flower buds of the Caper Bush native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. They are picked, dried (usually in the sun) and pickled in a vinegar brine.
No. But both being Mediterranean in origin you will find them together in many different dishes.
Curt's answers are correct. I just wanted to mention that I have seen recipes for making your own caper substitute by pickling nasturtium flower buds.
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October 13, 2010
Capers are the flower buds of the Caper Bush native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. They are picked, dried (usually in the sun) and pickled in a vinegar brine.
October 13, 2010
No. But both being Mediterranean in origin you will find them together in many different dishes.
October 23, 2010
Curt's answers are correct. I just wanted to mention that I have seen recipes for making your own caper substitute by pickling nasturtium flower buds.