
Capers
Basics$3.99 / jarApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Used in Mexican dishes such as picadillo and rellenos. Essential Mexican pantry ingredient, found in most traditional recipes.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Capers, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Veracruz-Style Fish, Mexican-Style Salt Cod and Queso Relleno (Stuffed Edam Cheese). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using capers

Veracruz-Style Fish

Mexican-Style Salt Cod

Queso Relleno (Stuffed Edam Cheese)

Fiambre Potosino (Cold Meat and Vegetable Platter)

Relleno de Puerco (Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin)

Veracruz-Style Fish Broth (Caldo Largo Veracruzano)

Estofado de Pollo Yucateco (Yucatecan Chicken Stew)

Yucatecan Stuffed Edam Cheese

Veracruz-Style Fish Broth (Caldo de Pescado)

Minilla de Pescado (Veracruz Shredded Fish)

Beef Tongue Stew in Sauce

Veracruz-Style Prawns with Tomato and Olives
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Capers?
Capers is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Veracruz-Style Fish and Mexican-Style Salt Cod. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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