shank primal · Latvia
In Qatar, this cut is moza qa.
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 | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Nadij tamaman |
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 Qatar, look for labels such as moza qa. 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.