shank primal · Latvia
In Andhra Pradesh, this cut is nalukaya, also sold as nalli emuka.(water buffalo (buff))
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 | Ar asinīm | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Medium |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Bagaa kallindi |
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.
“stilbs” in Latvia maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Andhra Pradesh, look for labels such as nalukaya · nalli emuka. 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.