Coarse Salt

Coarse salt is salt with large, irregular crystals, a staple in Lebanese kitchens and many others. Its bigger grains make it well suited to salting the water for boiling pasta, rice or vegetables, making brines and pickles, curing olives, and seasoning meat before grilling. Many cooks also grind it in a salt mill or mortar when they need a finer texture, or sprinkle it over finished dishes for a light crunch. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, coarse salt is weighed by the kilo without packaging, so you can bring your own jar or container and take just the amount you need. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store that helps reduce plastic waste and single-use packaging while keeping everyday essentials within reach.