Can kefta mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Chuck Roll in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Albania?

In Albania, medium rare is called "Mesatar i rrallë". Rare is "I gjallë" and well done is "I pjekur mirë".

chuck primal · Morocco

kefta

Q: What is kefta in Albania?

kefta is the Morocco retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Albania, the same cut is most often labeled shpatull.

Q: What is kefta called in Albania?

Look for shpatull—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is kefta from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Albania, this cut is shpatull.

Cultural equivalent · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In Albaniashpatull

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How to order steak doneness

Morocco → Albania

rare	Saigant	→	I gjallë	48–55°C
medium rare	Saignant	→	Mesatar i rrallë	55–60°C
medium	Moyennement	→	Mesatar	60–65°C
well done	Tayeb Bezzaf	→	I pjekur mirë	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“Kefta” in Morocco maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Albania, look for labels such as shpatull. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.