"An ancestral Nepalese hard candy made by slow-reducing milk; sugar; and nuts into a high-gravity brown fudge; coated with coconut and sesame; these 'shatter-crisp' bites offer a high-intensity toffee flavor that has been a Kathmandu staple for generations."
About Pustakari
An ancestral Nepalese hard candy made by slow-reducing milk; sugar; and nuts into a high-gravity brown fudge; coated with coconut and sesame; these 'shatter-crisp' bites offer a high-intensity toffee flavor that has been a Kathmandu staple for generations.
Pustakari — a staple of Nepal's cuisine
Insider Tips
Pustakari is best enjoyed as an afternoon treat with local tea or coffee.
Bakeries and sweets shops often have freshest batches in the morning.
Look for family-run shops — they often follow generations-old recipes.
