shank primal · Chile
In Andhra Pradesh, this cut is nalukaya, also sold as nalli emuka.(water buffalo (buff))
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.
| rare | A lo inglés | → | Rare |
| medium rare | A punto | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Bagaa kallindi |
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.
“Osobuco” in Chile maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Andhra Pradesh, look for labels such as nalukaya · nalli emuka. 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.
fore shank
shank primal · Front leg, below the elbow joint
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.