Chinese Cracker

Chinese crackers are small, crunchy savoury crackers commonly sold in Lebanon alongside roasted nuts and seeds. They are a popular nibble for gatherings, evenings with family and friends, or a quick snack with tea or a cold drink. Many people enjoy them on their own or mixed into a bowl with peanuts, cashews and other nuts to make a varied snack platter for guests. At Dekenet Al Nes, the package-free grocery store in Baaqline in the Chouf, Chinese crackers are found on the shelf with the nuts and are sold by the kilo, so you can take just the amount you need. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers or bags to refill, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging. Dekenet Al Nes is a solidarity initiative founded by a group of young Lebanese people to make everyday basics affordable.