Funky Ouma - The Spices We Can’t Stop Sprinkling!

Meet the Funky Ouma Crew

• Chilli Oil - A punchy oil that’s great on salads, pastas, stir-fries and even pizzas.
• Seafood Spice – A bright, aromatic seasoning designed to bring out the best in fish and prawns.
• Chilli Salt – Smoky, spicy and seriously versatile, perfect for everything from smashed avo to roasted veg.
• Cinnamon Sugar – Sweet warmth in a jar — think golden toast, roast fruit or baked goods.
• Black Garlic Salt – A garlic-onion flavour every kitchen craves, and a shortcut to big taste.
• African BBQ Spice – A vibrant rub for all your favourite grilled and roasted proteins.
• Braai Salt - Think of this as your everyday finishing salt, but with a little extra personality. Originally made for South African braais (their version of a BBQ), it’s beautifully savoury and balanced — not spicy, just deeply flavourful.

Each of these blends is naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and crafted without preservatives or artificial colours — which means you’re adding flavour without the junk. We love that!

How to Use Funky Ouma in Everyday Cooking

Chilli Oil

Drizzle this ruby-red oil over fresh salads, mix through warm pasta with garlic and herbs, or spoon over roasted veg for a smoky, spicy kick. It’s also brilliant blended with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt as a quick dipping oil for crusty bread.

Seafood Spice

This blend is tailor-made for ocean catches. Season basa, snapper or prawns with a generous pinch before pan-frying or grilling, and finish with a squeeze of lemon. A simple grilled fish with citrus herbs is elevated with this spice — try it with a green salad and warm couscous for a breeze of summer at dinner.

Chilli Salt

Sprinkle chilli salt on avocado toast, scrambled eggs, or roast potatoes. It’s smoky and bold without overpowering, and adds gorgeous depth to soups and stews like a shrimp paella or spicy fried rice. One TikTok-worthy idea is to rim cocktail glasses (think Bloody Mary) with chilli salt for an extra little punch.

Cinnamon Sugar

Sweet but sophisticated — this is your go-to for toast, roasted pears, baked apples, or even sprinkled over pancakes with a dollop of yoghurt. You can even jazz up your morning latte with a little shake on top.

Black Garlic Salt

Want instant savoury flavor without chopping garlic and onions? This is your cheat code. Use it as a rub on roast chicken, sprinkle over sautéed mushrooms, or finish off mashed potatoes with a generous hit of umami richness.

African BBQ Spice

This one plays beautifully with barbecues and oven roasts. Mix with olive oil and lemon juice, rub into chicken, lamb, or veg, and let it sit for at least 20 minutes before cooking — you’ll taste the difference. Think charred lamb chops, smoky grilled corn or spiced sweet potato wedges dusted with this blend.

Braai Salt 

Sprinkle it over steaks before they hit the grill, rub it onto chicken thighs with a drizzle of olive oil, or toss it through roast potatoes while they’re still hot from the oven. It’s also surprisingly good on buttered corn, fried eggs, sliced tomatoes, or even avocado on toast.

Here's A Few Quick Recipes To Get You Started...

Chilli Salt Prawns with Lime Rice

Toss prawns in olive oil, garlic, and a good shake of chilli salt. Pan-fry until just pink and serve on fragrant lime rice with a scattering of fresh coriander and lemon zest.

Black Garlic Roast Veggies

Chop seasonal root veg like carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with black garlic salt before roasting until golden brown.

African BBQ Spice Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Rub chicken thighs with olive oil and African BBQ spice and leave to marinate for an hour. Then pop on the BBQ grill til cooked through. Serve with a simple green salad and couscous.

The BEST Cinnamon Toast

Swirl butter and cinnamon sugar on thick toast, pop it under the grill for a minute, and serve with fresh berries for an easy weekend breakfast.

Seafood Spice Citrus Fish

Season white fish fillets with Seafood Spice, grill quickly, and top with a salsa of diced tomato, lemon and herbs. Serve with steamed green beans and a lemon wedge.

My Funky Ouma tins have quickly become the things I grab when dinner needs a little help. A sprinkle here, a drizzle there, and suddenly scrambled eggs or roast veg feel a whole lot more interesting. Simple food, made better. That’s really all we’re after, isn’t it?