Smoked Caper Sofrito
The range of condiments from Ishka Farms has been developed with the primary aim of introducing the flavours of Capers in an easy to use format for customers. Over the years, we have garnered a lot of support for our agricultural enterprise, and the most frequently asked question has been on how our Capers could best be enjoyed. We have shared recipes and tips; however, the first lockdown caused by the pandemic was the perfect opportunity for us to collaborate with Chef Divesh Aswani and work on a collection of caper based condiments for fuss-free everyday use. His familiarity with Capers during his culinary training and experience in Australia, coupled with his respect for the produce from our farm, made for a perfect springboard for this collection of condiments. To start with, we have versatile, ready to use sauces, a finishing salt as well as a dry spiced caper rub that’s perfect for marination. Our focus has been to develop delicious, shelf-stable condiments without adding preservatives that also do not require refrigeration until opened. We have made these condiments a part of our home pantry in the course of the past year and used them in a variety of foods. We will share recipes that we have enjoyed the most with these versatile pantry must-haves that have transformed our farm’s produce into familiar yet special ready-to-use condiments.
TURKISH EGGS
Ingredients & Quantity
- Ishka farms Kerala Hot Sauce
- Ishka Farms Smoked caper sofrito
- Ishka Farms Caper Pepper Sprinkle
- Eggs
- Hung curd
- Vinegar
- For garnish – Cherry tomato / corriander leaf / parsley / herbs of your choice
Crispy Potatoes
Ingredients & Quantity
- 200g baby potatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1 Tbsp Ishka Sea Salt
- 100g Ishka Smoked Caper Sofrito (warmed in a pot)
- Caper Pepper Sprinkle
Loaded Nachos
Ingredients & Quantity
- 200g spinach chips/ preferred nacho chips.
- 1/3 cup black beans, boiled or canned.
- 1 avocado diced, dressed in lemon and olive oil.
- 1 jar Ishka Farms Smoked Caper Sofrito.
- 2 tbsp sour cream.
- Parmesan cheese, grated.
- 2 tbsp chopped chives.
- Optional: Jalapeños or chopped chillis.
Spaghetti with Smoked Caper Sofrito
Ingredients & Quantity
- 200 gms Smoked Caper Sofrito
- 80 gms dry Spaghetti
- 1 Cup pasta cooking water
- 2 tbs slivered almonds / nut of your choice
- 2 tbs Grated Parmesan
- 2-3 basil leaves
Smoked Caper Margerita
Ingredients & Quantity
- Your preferred pizza dough/ store bought pizza base
- 2-3 tbsp Ishka Smoked Caper Sofrito
- ½ cup shredded pizza / buffalo mozzarella
- 2-3 basil leaves
Shakshuka
Ingredients & Quantity
- 1 jar Ishka Smoked Caper Sofrito
- 4 free range eggs
- 1 tsp ishka Caper Pepper sprinkle
- 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp Ricotta
- Arugula, to garnish
Fries
Ingredients & Quantity
300g frozen Fries (your preferred brand of – Potato wedges/Sweet Potatoe/Yuca/Cassava )
- 2 tsp Ishka Caper Pepper Sprinkle
- 2 tbsp Ishka Smoked Caper Sofrito
- 1 tsp Truffle Oil (optional)
Grilled Haloumi, Hot Caper Labneh, Smoked Tomato Sofrito
Ingredients & Quantity
- ½ jar Ishka Smoked Tomato Sofrito
- 1 block of Haloumi, sliced into ½ in thick slices
- 100g Arugula leaves to garnish
FOR THE LABNEH
- 1 cup hung curd
- 2 tbsp Ishka Kerala Hot Sauce
- 1 tsp Ishka Caper Pepper Sprinkle
Orzo With Ishka Smoked Caper Sofrito & Baby Burratina
Ingredients & Quantity
Ingredients:
- 1 jar Ishka Smoked Caper Sofrito
- 100g raw orzo pasta – your preferred brand
- 110g baby burrattina, room temperature
- 2 tbsp toasted Pine nuts/nut of your choice
- Ishka Caper Pepper Sprinkle
- Basil – to garnish
- Olive oil – to garnish
