Dried Fig Stars

Dried fig stars are dried figs pressed flat into a star shape, a neat way of keeping the fruit together that makes it easy to share and serve. They are sold by the piece. People commonly enjoy them as a sweet snack on their own or with tea or coffee, set them on a breakfast or cheese platter alongside nuts, or chop them into oatmeal, yogurt, salads and baked goods. You can find dried fig stars in the pantry section at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and a solidarity initiative that offers basic goods at affordable prices while cutting single-use packaging, so customers are welcome to bring their own bags or containers when they visit the shop.