round primal · Kazakhstan
In Israel, this cut is zanav shor.
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 | Shala pyskhan | → | רייר |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | מדיום רייר |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | מדיום |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | וול דאן |
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.
“quyryq” in Kazakhstan 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.