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Spiced Soybeans (Bhatmas Sadeko)

Roasted soybeans tossed with mustard oil, garlic, chili, and fresh herbs. A staple on every Newari table and found on every street corner in Nepal. Simple, crunchy, and completely addictive. The snack that Nepalis have been making for centuries.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Serves 1 to 2 people
Difficulty Beginner Friendly

Spiced Soybeans (Bhatmas Sadeko)

What's Included

Class Highlights

The Soybean

Learn why bhatmas is the foundation of Newari snack culture across Nepal.

Dry Roasting

Toast the soybeans over heat until golden, nutty, and crunchy throughout.

The Toss

Mustard oil, garlic, chili, tomato, and fresh herbs brought together quickly.

The Simplest Recipe

Proof that great food does not need many ingredients or much time.

Always on the Table

Understand why bhatmas sadeko appears at every Newari meal and gathering.

Step by Step

What You Will Learn

1 Selecting the Soybeans Understand the difference between dried and pre-fried bhatmas varieties.
2 Roasting Right Toast the soybeans to the perfect level of crunch without burning.
3 The Oil Learn how to use mustard oil correctly in Newari cooking and why it matters.
4 The Toss Combine garlic, chili, herbs, and oil at the right moment for maximum flavor.
5 Eat It Fresh Bhatmas sadeko is always best eaten immediately after tossing, still warm.

Class Details

Everything You Need to Know

  • DurationApproximately 30 minutes
  • Skill LevelBeginner friendly, no experience needed
  • LanguageClasses taught in English
  • IncludedAll ingredients, recipe card to take home, shared meal, Nepali tea
$3 per person

The Dish

See What You'll Make

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The Simplest Dish on the Table

Three dollars. Twenty minutes. A handful of ingredients. And one of the most satisfying things you will taste in Nepal. Come make it yourself.

$3 per person  ·  All ingredients included


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