Fasolia Rafi3 (Small Dried Beans)

Fasolia rafi3 are small dried beans, a staple legume in many Lebanese kitchens. Like other dried beans, they are usually soaked in water for several hours or overnight, then boiled until tender. They are commonly cooked into yakhnet fasolia, a stew of beans with tomato, garlic and sometimes meat, served alongside rice. They are also used in soups, or dressed simply with olive oil, lemon and garlic as a side dish. You can find fasolia rafi3 by the kilo at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and solidarity initiative, where customers are encouraged to bring their own containers and refill basic goods, helping to cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.