Can brinjë mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

rib primal · Albania

brinjë

Q: What is brinjë in France?

brinjë is the Albania retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Plat de côtes.

Q: What is brinjë called in France?

Look for Plat de côtes—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is brinjë from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

In France, this cut is Plat de côtes.

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Fig. 1 · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs) · rib primal

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

Primalrib

LocationLower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In FrancePlat de côtes

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How to order steak doneness

Albania → France

rare	I gjallë	→	Saignant	48–55°C
medium rare	Mesatar i rrallë	→	À point	55–60°C
medium	Mesatar	→	Entre à point et bien cuit	60–65°C
well done	I pjekur mirë	→	Bien cuit	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

“brinjë” in Albania maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In France, look for labels such as Plat de côtes. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.