shank primal · Central India
In Kazakhstan, this cut is zhilik.
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 | Rare | → | Shala pyskhan |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Ortasha pyskhan (az) |
| medium | Medium | → | Ortasha pyskhan |
| well done | Pakka | → | Ja'sy pyskhan |
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.
“machhli central” in Central India maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Kazakhstan, look for labels such as zhilik. 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.