A taste of Asia, made for home.
Six months in Bangkok, followed by plenty of travelling around Asia, changed what I wanted from a chili sauce. When I came back to Denmark, I looked for something with that same kind of character: a little heat, plenty of garlic, a touch of sweetness and the warm, nutty taste of sesame.
I couldn't find quite what I was looking for. Some sauces felt too dry; others had a flavour that didn't sit right. I wanted something simple and balanced, without a long list of unnecessary additives.
So I started making my own — and putting it on just about everything I ate. Before long, friends were asking for a jar. I began making a little extra for people I knew, and what started in my own kitchen gradually became Mara.
Now I'm building a brand around the chili oil I wanted to find: savoury, gently spicy, a little sweet, and made to bring a bit more flavour to the everyday.
