<|im_start|>user
what are capers<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Capers are the small flower buds of the Capparis shrub that grows in the Mediterranean. As they're picked by hand, they're fairly pricey, but they're a versatile storecupboard ingredient that's ideal for adding a distinctive sour/salty flavour to many savoury dishes.<|im_end|>
