Efo Riro hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.
Min 3L

Efo Riro

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

A$50 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 Efo Riro?

Efo Riro is a rich, highly celebrated Yoruba spinach stew cooked with a coarse pepper base of rough-blended scotch bonnets, tatashe, onions, and slow-fried in palm oil. We use fresh, crisp spinach leaves, smoke-dried catfish, stockfish, and locust beans (Iru) to produce a highly fragrant, deeply layered sauce. This is proper Yoruba heat at its finest.

What goes into it

Core Preparation

  • +Coarsely blended local tatashe and pepper base
  • +Traditional fermenting locust beans (Iru) and dried stockfish
  • +Fresh spinach layers packed with flavour

Choices and add-ons

  • +Assorted Meat mix (Goat, beef, shaki, pomo)
  • +Extra stockfish chunks

Why customers order it

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

Locust Bean Base

Uses authentic Iru to produce a highly distinct, aromatic, traditional fragrance.

Coarsely Textured Peppers

No purees. We rough-blend bell peppers and scotch bonnets for a satisfying rustic texture.

Rich in Iron

Combining fresh spinach with premium rich stocks for high-value nutrition.

Sensational Comfort Food

A robust, deep-flavored stew that completes any rice, swallow, or plantain meal.

Complete the table

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers before you submit your request.

What does Efo Riro mean?
Efo Riro translates literally to 'stirred leafy spinach soup' in Yoruba, celebrating its fresh leafy preparation.
What proteins work best inside Efo Riro?
We highly recommend our Assorted meats (special combination of shaki, beef, and pomo) for the most authentic experience.
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 Efo Riro to your tray, build the rest of the spread, and send one request.

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