Can tlhako mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Chuck Roll in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Morocco?

In Morocco, medium rare is called "Saignant". Rare is "Saigant" and well done is "Tayeb Bezzaf".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Morocco?

Ask for "الملج للطاجين، بالعضم" when looking for tlhako in Morocco.

shank primal · Botswana

tlhako

Q: What is tlhako in Morocco?

tlhako is the Botswana retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Morocco, the same cut is most often labeled al-mellaj.

Q: What is tlhako called in Morocco?

Look for al-mellaj—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is tlhako from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

In Morocco, this cut is al-mellaj.

Cultural equivalent · Confidence 0.82

Fig. 1 · Rear leg, below the knee joint · shank primal

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

Primalshank

LocationRear leg, below the knee joint

In Moroccoal-mellaj

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Botswana → Morocco

rare	Rare	→	Saigant	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Saignant	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Moyennement	60–65°C
well done	Jewe / Well done	→	Tayeb Bezzaf	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

“Botswana Seswaa: The Cooked-and-Shredded-Pounding Node and the Untrimmed-Bone-In Rule” in Botswana maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Morocco, look for labels such as al-mellaj. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.