round primal · Croatia
In Malaysia, this cut is ekor lembu.
About this cut
The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
| rare | Krvavo | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Medium |
| well done | Jače pečeno | → | Masak penuh |
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.
“goveđi rep” in Croatia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Malaysia, look for labels such as ekor lembu. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.