塩漬けケッパー

I opened the jar and was surprised by how plump and firm each bud felt, not mushy at all. A quick rinse removed most of the salt, and they added that perfect tangy punch to my pasta puttanesca. Already planning what dish to try them in next weekend.

Plopped a spoonful straight into a tuna salad and the briny pop was exactly the tang I was chasing—the buds stay firm even after a quick rinse, which makes them easy to chop. These will be a regular on my shelf.

The salt crystals are nice and coarse, and the buds stay firm even after a quick rinse. A little goes a long way to brighten up a simple pasta dish.