shank primal · Kazakhstan
In Russia, this cut is golyashka zadnyaya, also sold as golyashka.
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 | → | С кровью |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | Medium |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | Хорошо прожаренный |
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 Russia, look for labels such as golyashka zadnyaya · golyashka. 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.