Can dom mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Israel?

In Israel, medium rare is called "מדיום רייר". Rare is "רייר" and well done is "וול דאן".

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Q: What is dom in Israel?

dom is the Iran retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Israel, the same cut is most often labeled zanav shor.

Q: What is dom called in Israel?

Look for zanav shor—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is dom from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

In Israel, this cut is zanav shor.

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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 Israelzanav shor

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How to order steak doneness

Iran → Israel

rare	Kham	→	רייר	48–55°C
medium rare	Kam-pokhteh	→	מדיום רייר	55–60°C
medium	Madiyom	→	מדיום	60–65°C
well done	Kamelan Pokhteh	→	וול דאן	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

“dom” in Iran maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Israel, look for labels such as zanav shor. 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.