Roasted Cashews

Roasted cashews are cashew nuts that have been roasted, giving them a crunchy bite and a mild, buttery taste. They are a familiar snack on their own and a common sight on Lebanese tables when guests visit, served in small bowls alongside other nuts. Cashews are also used in cooking: scattered over rice and meat dishes, tossed into stir-fries, added to salads, or chopped into sweets and baked goods. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, roasted cashews are sold by the kilo, so you can take just the amount you need. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store, and customers are encouraged to bring their own jars or bags to refill, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.