Cashew Halves

Cashew halves are cashew nuts split in two along their natural seam. You will find them in the raw nuts section, sold by the kilo. Because they are already in pieces, they suit cooking and baking where whole nuts are not needed. Many people toast them in a dry pan or in the oven before adding them to rice dishes, stir-fries, salads and stews, or use them to garnish desserts and sweets. Soaked and blended, they make a creamy base for sauces, spreads and homemade cashew butter, and they can also be eaten as a snack. Cashew halves are on the shelf at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, a package-free shop where customers bring their own containers and take the amount they need, cutting down on single-use packaging.