Baladi Almonds

Baladi almonds, known in Lebanon as loz baladi, are almond kernels, a nut enjoyed across Lebanese kitchens. They are commonly eaten as a snack on their own, served with coffee or alongside dried fruit, and added to many dishes. Almonds are often toasted in a little butter or oil and scattered over rice, freekeh and festive dishes, or used in desserts such as mafroukeh, maamoul fillings and puddings. They can also be soaked and peeled, ground into almond flour, or blended to make a homemade almond drink. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, almonds are sold by the kilo. As a package-free shop, we encourage customers to bring their own containers or bags and take just the amount they need, cutting down on plastic and single-use packaging.