round primal · Meghalaya
In China, this cut is niuwei china.
About this cut
The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
| rare | Rare | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Medium | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Tep tep | → | Quan shu |
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.
“tdong masi” in Meghalaya maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In China, look for labels such as niuwei china. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.