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round primal · Central India

lanjira

In Vietnam, this cut is duoi bo.

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Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

Primalround
LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections
In Vietnamduoi bo

How to order steak doneness

rareRareTái
medium rareMedium rareTái vừa
mediumMediumVừa
well donePakkaChín kỹ

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

“lanjira” in Central India maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Vietnam, look for labels such as duoi bo. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

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What is lanjira in Vietnam?
lanjira maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in Vietnam, look for labels such as duoi bo.

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What is lanjira called in Vietnam?
In Vietnam, lanjira corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes duoi bo.

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Where does lanjira come from on the cow?
lanjira refers to oxtail on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

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What primal is lanjira from?
lanjira is tied to the round primal as Oxtail (oxtail).

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Is lanjira the same as ribeye?
No—lanjira maps to oxtail (Oxtail), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is lanjira the same as Hind Shank?
No—lanjira is oxtail; Hind Shank is hind shank, a different canonical cut.

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What is the canonical beef cut for lanjira?
lanjira resolves to Oxtail (oxtail) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Vietnam butcher?
Ask for duoi bo and mention Oxtail if needed—the mapped retail names above match oxtail.

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Why might lanjira be less common in Vietnam?
lanjira is a Central India retail term; Vietnam shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of lanjira?
Open the glossary page for lanjira (/what-is/lanjira) and the Oxtail hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.