shank primal · Iran
In Ukraine, this cut is homilka zadnya, also sold as homilka.
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 | Kham | → | З кров'ю |
| medium rare | Kam-pokhteh | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Madiyom | → | Medium |
| well done | Kamelan Pokhteh | → | Добре просмажений |
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.
“mahicheh” in Iran maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Ukraine, look for labels such as homilka zadnya · homilka. 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.