Ofada Sauce hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.
Min 3L

Ofada Sauce

Spicy ayamase sauce (Orisirisi, pomo, dry fish).

A$60 per litre

  • Min 3L
  • Sold by the litre: tell us your guest count and we'll size it
  • Order with 24 hours' notice

Add sides and proteins too. Everything goes in one quote request, and nothing is charged today.

What Is Ofada Sauce?

Our Ofada Sauce (also known as Ayamase or designer stew) is cooked with green bell peppers, green habaneros, bleached palm oil, and loads of local locust beans (Iru). Simmered with a massive variety of diced mixed meats (Orisirisi, pomo, tripe), this stew represents the ultimate street-party luxury in traditional Lagos cooking.

What goes into it

Core Preparation

  • +Pure local green pepper and habanero base
  • +Traditional bleached palm oil rich slow-cooking
  • +Diced bite-sized assorted meats inside the sauce

Choices and add-ons

  • +Extra boiled eggs
  • +Pairs best with brown Ofada rice or White rice

Why customers order it

Authentic technique, strong presentation, and practical serving formats make this a dependable choice.

Green Tatashe Base

Crafted exclusively from green peppers for a unique spicy, earthy profile.

Orisirisi Mixed Meats

Generously filled with diced tender beef, pomo, and tripe cooked through the sauce.

Bleached Palm Oil

Traditional slow oil blanching gives the stew its famous complex, nostalgic undertone.

Locust Bean Power

Packed with high-grade fermented Iru for deep Umami depth.

Complete the table

Add these to your tray at their minimum. You can change quantities before you send.

Puff Puff hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Puff Puff

A$1 per piece

Moimoi hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Moimoi

A$7 per piece

Turkey hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Turkey

A$4 per piece

Chicken hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Chicken

A$3 per piece

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers before you submit your request.

Is Ofada sauce very hot?
Yes, Ofada sauce has a punchy, sharp pepper kick due to its reliance on authentic green habaneros. It is a spice-lover's favorite.
Do you deliver in Melbourne?
Yes. Smoky Bowls supports pickup and delivery across Melbourne suburbs. Delivery availability and pricing depend on your suburb, order size and requested date.
Can I order this for an event?
Yes. Most menu items can be prepared for birthdays, church events, family parties, corporate lunches and larger catering orders.
Can I customise my order?
Yes. Add your notes in the quote request form for custom portions, spice preference, protein choices and delivery timing.
How much notice do you need?
Family meals usually need advance notice, while larger trays and catering orders should be requested early so the team can confirm capacity and timing.

Put it on the table

Add Ofada Sauce to your tray, build the rest of the spread, and send one request.

Plan event catering

You may also like

Buka Stew hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Buka Stew

Traditional bleached palm oil stew (Goat, beef, cow leg, pomo).

View Dish Details
Efo Riro hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Efo Riro

Rich spinach stew with dry fish and choice of meat (Goat, cow leg, beef).

View Dish Details
Egusi Soup hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Egusi Soup

Melon seed soup with dry fish and choice of meat (Goat, cow leg, beef).

View Dish Details