Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is a light, neutral-tasting vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. Its mild flavour makes it a common choice for everyday cooking in Lebanese kitchens. It is used for frying potatoes, falafel or kibbeh, for sautéing vegetables, and for baking cakes and pastries. It also works in dressings and marinades when a subtler taste than olive oil is wanted. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, sunflower oil is sold by the kilo. Customers can bring their own bottles or containers and fill only the amount they need, which helps cut plastic waste and single-use packaging. Dekenet Al Nes is a solidarity initiative started by a group of Lebanese young people in response to the economic crisis that began in 2019. It aims to offer basic necessities at affordable prices.