Nizar Tomato Paste

Nizar tomato paste, known in Lebanon as rob banadoura, is a thick, concentrated tomato paste made by cooking tomatoes down. A spoonful goes a long way in the kitchen. It is commonly stirred into stews such as green bean, okra or pea yakhneh, used as a base for pasta and pizza sauces, added to rice and lentil dishes, and mixed into marinades and soups for colour and depth. It is sold by the piece. You can find Nizar tomato paste on the shelf at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and solidarity initiative started by young Lebanese people after the 2019 economic crisis, aiming to keep basic goods affordable while cutting waste. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to refill essential products.