Mara Salles
Mara Salles is a renowned Brazilian chef who has been working to incorporate umami into her cuisines since she first encountered the fifth taste at the Umami Symposium in São Paulo three years ago. Here, she introduces her favorite Brazilian umami recipe, Cuscuz Paulista, a traditional dish first introduced to Brazil from Africa long time ago. Today, couscous is one of Brazil’s most popular dishes, having the own local version of each area. Mara’s recipe is the variety enjoyed in the São Paulo area, Cuscuz Paulista.









