shank primal · Egypt
In Saudi Arabia, this cut is moza sa.
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 | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Nص istiwah khafif | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Mestewy noss noss | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Mestewy awy | → | Matboukh jayidan |
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 Saudi Arabia, look for labels such as moza sa. 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.