Sugar-Coated Chickpeas

Sugar-coated chickpeas are roasted chickpeas covered in a crisp, hard layer of sugar, a familiar sweet across Lebanon and the wider region. They are a crunchy snack to nibble on at home, offer to guests alongside coffee, or set out in bowls at family gatherings and celebrations. Many people also mix them with nuts, sugared almonds and other sweets for a festive plate. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, sugar-coated chickpeas are sold by the kilo, so you can take as much or as little as you need. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and solidarity initiative, and customers are encouraged to bring their own jars, bags or containers to refill, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.