round primal · Iran
In Romania, this cut is coadă.
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.
| rare | Kham | → | În sânge |
| medium rare | Kam-pokhteh | → | Mediu spre rar |
| medium | Madiyom | → | Mediu |
| well done | Kamelan Pokhteh | → | Bine făcut |
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.
“dom” in Iran maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Romania, look for labels such as coadă. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.