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round primal · Japan

teru

In Bulgaria, this cut is opashka.

Exact match · Confidence 0.95
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 Bulgariaopashka

How to order steak doneness

rareReaАлангле
medium rareMidiamu reaСредно алангле
mediumMidiamuСредно изпечено
well doneUerudanДобре изпечено

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

“teru” in Japan maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as opashka. 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.

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What is teru in Bulgaria?
teru maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in Bulgaria, look for labels such as opashka.

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What is teru called in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, teru corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes opashka.

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Where does teru come from on the cow?
teru refers to oxtail on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

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What primal is teru from?
teru is tied to the round primal as Oxtail (oxtail).

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Is teru the same as ribeye?
No—teru maps to oxtail (Oxtail), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is teru the same as Hind Shank?
No—teru is oxtail; Hind Shank is hind shank, a different canonical cut.

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What is the canonical beef cut for teru?
teru resolves to Oxtail (oxtail) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Bulgaria butcher?
Ask for opashka and mention Oxtail if needed—the mapped retail names above match oxtail.

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Why might teru be less common in Bulgaria?
teru is a Japan retail term; Bulgaria shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of teru?
Open the glossary page for teru (/what-is/teru) and the Oxtail hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.