shank primal · Egypt
In North Macedonia, this cut is kolenica.
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 | Nay fe nay | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Nص istiwah khafif | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Mestewy noss noss | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Mestewy awy | → | Добро печено |
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.
“moza” in Egypt maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as kolenica. 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.