brisket primal · Kenya
In Thailand, this cut is suea rong hai.
About this cut
From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.
| rare | Rare | → | Rae |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Midiam rae |
| medium | Medium | → | Midiam |
| well done | Imeiva | → | Sook |
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.
“kidari” in Kenya maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Thailand, look for labels such as suea rong hai. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.