Lumi Lumi Marinade

Lumi Lumi Marinade with Soy Sauce, Ginger and Chili

Lumi Lumi Marinade by The Original Australian is a sweet and spicy soy-based barbecue marinade seasoned with ginger, jalapeño, and garlic. A taste of Teriyaki from Down Under, perfect for fish, poultry, and anything that goes into the wok or on the grill.

The Lumi Lumi Marinade is the Asian-inspired BBQ marinade in The Original Australian range, crafted according to the recipes of Australian chef Garry Sullivan. It consists of a good 30 percent soy sauce, combined with ginger purée, brown sugar, jalapeño, and garlic. This creates that sweet-and-salty Teriyaki profile that both seasons and tenderizes meat and fish.

Sweet, salty, and a touch of green heat

Soy sauce provides the saltiness, brown sugar the sweetness, and ginger and jalapeño the warmth—a BBQ marinade that tastes like wok cuisine.

The ginger offers a fresh, almost citrusy opening, followed by the depth of fermented soy sauce, with the jalapeño adding a mild, green heat on top. The finish is a sweet-and-sour balance that caramelizes on the grill, giving meat a glossy, dark crust.

Salty, savory, sweet—it’s not a fiery explosion, but a flavorful embrace. If you like Teriyaki, you’ll feel right at home here, and if you're new to it, this is a great place to start.

For fish, poultry, and stir-fry dishes

Lumi Lumi Marinade loves delicate ingredients: salmon and shrimp, chicken, pork tenderloin, or crunchy vegetables. Even chicken wings benefit from an overnight soak. Salmon is its finest partner, as the marinade makes it salty, savory, and tender all at once.

Marinate fish and seafood only briefly, but feel free to leave meat overnight so the seasoning can penetrate deeply. In a hot pan or wok, the marinade turns into a glaze, and a little leftover sauce, brought to a boil, makes a quick topping for rice. Tofu and eggplant will also reward you with a sticky, glossy crust. For those seeking more heat, add a few drops of Flamin Hot Pepper Sauce; you can find more savory options in our sauces and spices section.

Down Under meets Asia

The Original Australian is the barbecue sauce brand of Australian chef Garry Sullivan, with recipes developed since the 1980s.

It is no coincidence that an Australian grill brand offers a Teriyaki marinade: Australian cuisine looks across the Pacific, and Asian flavors are as much a part of their grilling culture as steak. Garry, who opened his first restaurant in 1976, brings this desire to translate flavors into every bottle. His trademark remains the crocodile, which has symbolized Australian laid-back style since the 1986 box-office hit.

In 2015, Garry was honored with the rare "Black Hat" award, but he prefers to let his sauces speak for themselves—as they have for over 25 years, made from carefully selected ingredients. You can find more of them among the BBQ sauces from The Original Australian.

Overnight in a bag in the fridge

Estimate a small amount of BBQ marinade per serving and coat your food once before putting it on the grill. A bag with some marinade in the fridge overnight turns minimal effort into big flavor the next day. The 355 ml bottle is enough for many dinners, from a quick stir-fry to a long evening at the grill.

If the marinade has been in contact with raw meat, boil it briefly before using it as a sauce for rice. To round off your barbecue evening, serve it alongside our classic BBQ Sauce.