chuck primal · China
In Uttar Pradesh, this cut is hath ka keema up, also sold as kofte ka keema, garam gosht, boti up.(water buffalo (buff))
⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.
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 | San fen shu | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Medium |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Bhuna |
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.
“bo ren” in China maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Uttar Pradesh, look for labels such as hath ka keema up · kofte ka keema · garam gosht · boti up. 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.