shank primal · Kazakhstan
In Philippines, this cut is kenchi, also sold as bulalo cut.
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 | Shala pyskhan | → | Hilaw-hilaw pa |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | Medium |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | Lutong-luto |
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.
“zhilik” in Kazakhstan maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Philippines, look for labels such as kenchi · bulalo 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.