Rice Crackers

Rice crackers are small, crunchy snack pieces made mainly from rice, often seasoned and sometimes coated for extra flavour. In Lebanon they are a familiar part of the nut shop counter, enjoyed on their own or mixed with roasted nuts and seeds. People like to set out a bowl of them when guests visit, pack them for a road trip, or nibble on them with tea, coffee or a cold drink during a gathering. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, rice crackers are found with the nuts and sold by weight, so you can take as much or as little as you need. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store started as a solidarity initiative, and customers are encouraged to bring their own containers or bags to fill, helping to cut down on plastic and single-use packaging.