Can plat de côtes mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Guatemala?

In Guatemala, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

rib primal · France

plat de côtes

Q: What is plat de côtes in Guatemala?

plat de côtes is the France retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Guatemala, the same cut is most often labeled costilla.

Q: What is plat de côtes called in Guatemala?

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

Q: What primal is plat de côtes 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 Guatemala, this cut is costilla.

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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 Guatemalacostilla

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How to order steak doneness

France → Guatemala

rare	Saignant	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	À point	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Entre à point et bien cuit	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Bien cocido	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

“plat de côtes” in France maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Guatemala, look for labels such as costilla. 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.