Can kyç mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Belarus?

In Belarus, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Z kryvyoy" and well done is "Dobra prazhanae".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Belarus?

Ask for "Галёнка для халадца, з касцяй" when looking for kyç in Belarus.

shank primal · Albania

kyç

Q: What is kyç in Belarus?

kyç is the Albania retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Belarus, the same cut is most often labeled halyonka.

Q: What is kyç called in Belarus?

Look for halyonka—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is kyç from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

In Belarus, this cut is halyonka.

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Fig. 1 · Rear leg, below the knee joint · shank primal

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

Primalshank

LocationRear leg, below the knee joint

In Belarushalyonka

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How to order steak doneness

Albania → Belarus

rare	I gjallë	→	Z kryvyoy	48–55°C
medium rare	Mesatar i rrallë	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Mesatar	→	Syarednyay prazharki	60–65°C
well done	I pjekur mirë	→	Dobra prazhanae	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“kyç” in Albania maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Belarus, look for labels such as halyonka. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.