Hommos Baladi (Dried Chickpeas)

Hommos baladi is the everyday name for dried chickpeas, a staple legume in Lebanese kitchens. They are usually soaked overnight, then boiled until tender before cooking. Chickpeas are the base of hummus bi tahini, and they also go into balila, fatteh, falafel, soups, stews and salads, or they can be roasted as a snack. In our Legumes section, hommos baladi is sold by the kilo, so you can take just the amount you need. You can find it at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, a package-free grocery store started by a group of young Lebanese people as a solidarity initiative. Bring your own jar or bag and fill it at the shop, helping to cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.