Can shpatull mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep)?

In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

chuck primal · Albania

shpatull

Q: What is shpatull in Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep)?

shpatull is the Albania retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), the same cut is most often labeled dasti andaman.

Q: What is shpatull called in Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep)?

Look for dasti andaman—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is shpatull from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), this cut is dasti andaman.

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Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep)dasti andaman

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How to order steak doneness

Albania → Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep)

rare	I gjallë	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Mesatar i rrallë	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Mesatar	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	I pjekur mirë	→	Well done	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

“shpatull” in Albania maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), look for labels such as dasti andaman. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.