Can oxtail mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, medium rare is called "Kurang matang sedikit". Rare is "Kurang matang" and well done is "Matang".

round primal · Ireland

oxtail

Q: What is oxtail in Indonesia?

oxtail is the Ireland retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Indonesia, the same cut is most often labeled buntut.

Q: What is oxtail called in Indonesia?

Look for buntut—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is oxtail from?

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

In Indonesia, this cut is buntut.

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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 Indonesiabuntut

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How to order steak doneness

Ireland → Indonesia

rare	Rare	→	Kurang matang	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Kurang matang sedikit	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Setengah matang	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Matang	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

“oxtail” in Ireland maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Indonesia, look for labels such as buntut. 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.