shank primal · Latvia
In West Bengal, this cut is machhli wb, also sold as nalli wb.
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 | → | Bhalo bhabe rana |
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 West Bengal, look for labels such as machhli wb · nalli wb. 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.