Popular Malaysian Dish is Sup Gearbox or Gearbox Soup. If you are in Tanah Rata Cameron Highlands, the weather can be very …
Gearbox Soup, also known as Sup Tulang, is a hearty and flavorful Malaysian beef bone marrow broth. The soup gets its name from the large, gear-shaped beef bones, typically knee joints, used in its preparation.
Ingredients:
While recipes can vary, common ingredients include:
- Beef bone marrow (specifically from the knee joint for the “gearbox” shape)
- Beef
- Water or beef stock
- Onions
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Spices such as star anise, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin
- Chili
- Lemongrass
- Tomato
- Tomato puree
- Oyster sauce
- Carrots
- Corn
- Potatoes
- Coriander
- Parsley
- Lime
- Salt
Some recipes may also include:
- Soy sauce
- Black pepper
- “Sup bunjut” (a pre-mixed spice packet for soups)
Preparation:
- The beef bones and beef are boiled in water or stock with some aromatics like ginger and lemongrass.
- The meat is then transferred to a separate pot with the broth.
- A paste made from blended ingredients like garlic, shallots, ginger, and potato is added.
- Spices, vegetables, and sauces are incorporated.
- The soup simmers for 1-2 hours until the meat and vegetables are tender.
- It’s often served hot, garnished with coriander or parsley, and sometimes with a lime wedge. The marrow inside the bone is a prized part, often sucked out with a straw.
Gearbox Soup in Cameron Highlands:
I couldn’t find specific restaurants that serve Gearbox Soup in Cameron Highlands. However, a YouTube video mentions a stall named Adeq Corner in Tanah Rata that serves Sup Gearbox. It might be worth checking out if you’re in the area. It is also available in other parts of Malaysia, such as Kuala Lumpur.
