Can shyyka mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Nay" and well done is "Matboukh jayidan".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Saudi Arabia?

Ask for "مفروم كندوز مع دوش" when looking for shyyka in Saudi Arabia.

chuck primal · Belarus

shyyka

Q: What is shyyka in Saudi Arabia?

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

Q: What is shyyka called in Saudi Arabia?

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

Q: What primal is shyyka from?

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

In Saudi Arabia, this cut is raqaba.

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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 Saudi Arabiaraqaba

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How to order steak doneness

Belarus → Saudi Arabia

rare	Z kryvyoy	→	Nay	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Syarednyay prazharki	→	Noss istiwah	60–65°C
well done	Dobra prazhanae	→	Matboukh jayidan	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

“shyyka” in Belarus maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Saudi Arabia, look for labels such as raqaba. 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.