chuck primal · Albania
In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), this cut is fresh andaman beef, also sold as frozen block andaman, andaman mince, beef kavaratti, kothu lakshadweep.
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.
| rare | I gjallë | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Mesatar i rrallë | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Mesatar | → | Medium |
| well done | I pjekur mirë | → | Well done |
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.
“qafë” in Albania maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), look for labels such as fresh andaman beef · frozen block andaman · andaman mince · beef kavaratti · kothu lakshadweep. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.