Can žebra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Latvia?

In Latvia, medium rare is called "Vidēji asiņains". Rare is "Ar asinīm" and well done is "Pilnībā izcepts".

rib primal · Czech Republic

žebra

Q: What is žebra in Latvia?

žebra is the Czech Republic retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Latvia, the same cut is most often labeled short ribs.

Q: What is žebra called in Latvia?

Look for short ribs—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is žebra from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

In Latvia, this cut is short ribs.

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Fig. 1 · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs) · rib primal

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

Primalrib

LocationLower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In Latviashort ribs

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How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → Latvia

rare	Krvavý	→	Ar asinīm	48–55°C
medium rare	Středně krvavý	→	Vidēji asiņains	55–60°C
medium	Středně propečený	→	Vidēji izcepts	60–65°C
well done	Propečený	→	Pilnībā izcepts	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

“žebra” in Czech Republic maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Latvia, look for labels such as short ribs. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.