shank primal · Ecuador
In Egypt, this cut is moza.
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 | Término Inglés | → | Nay fe nay |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Nص istiwah khafif |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Mestewy noss noss |
| well done | Bien cocida | → | Mestewy awy |
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.
“ossobuco ec” in Ecuador maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Egypt, look for labels such as moza. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.