Can qafë 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 "Шыйка молатая, 100% ялавічына" when looking for qafë in Belarus.

chuck primal · Albania

qafë

Q: What is qafë in Belarus?

qafë is the Albania retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Belarus, the same cut is most often labeled shyyka.

Q: What is qafë called in Belarus?

Look for shyyka—mapped to Chuck Roll (chuck roll).

Q: What primal is qafë from?

Chuck Roll is on the chuck primal (Between the neck and the rib section, boneless).

In Belarus, this cut is shyyka.

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Fig. 1 · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless · chuck primal

About this cut

A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.

Primalchuck

LocationBetween the neck and the rib section, boneless

In Belarusshyyka

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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

“qafë” in Albania maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Belarus, look for labels such as shyyka. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.