diff --git a/backend/src/api/nft_api.py b/backend/src/api/nft_api.py
index 2141856..7805dfd 100644
--- a/backend/src/api/nft_api.py
+++ b/backend/src/api/nft_api.py
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ def build_handle_text_map(family: str, table: str, chain: str) -> Dict[int, str]
     If the textual output cannot be retrieved, raises HTTPException.
     """
     ensure_nft_available()
-    cmd = [NFT_BIN, "list", "chain", family, table, chain]
+    cmd = [NFT_BIN, "--handle", "list", "chain", family, table, chain]
     logger.debug("Listing chain text: %s", " ".join(cmd))
     try:
         out = subprocess.check_output(cmd, stderr=subprocess.PIPE).decode()