Krikri Coated Peanuts

Krikri are peanut kernels covered in a crisp, seasoned coating, a familiar crunchy snack in Lebanon. They are commonly served in a bowl alongside other nuts and seeds, set out for guests during visits and gatherings, or enjoyed on their own as a snack between meals. Many people also add them to a mixed nut platter for evenings with family and friends. At Dekenet Al Nes, a package-free grocery store in Baaqline in the Chouf, Krikri coated peanuts are sold by the kilo from the Nuts section, so you can take just the amount you need. Customers are encouraged to bring their own jars, bags or containers and fill them in the shop, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging. Dekenet Al Nes is a solidarity initiative started by a group of young Lebanese people to keep basic goods affordable while reducing environmental costs.