shank primal · Indonesia
In Taiwan, this cut is niujian.
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 | Kurang matang | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Kurang matang sedikit | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Setengah matang | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Matang | → | Quan shu |
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.
“sengkel” in Indonesia maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Taiwan, look for labels such as niujian. 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.