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rib primal · Morocco

al-adla

In Chile, this cut is Costillar, also sold as Asado de tira.

Approximate match · 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 · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs) · rib primal

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

Primalrib
LocationLower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)
In ChileCostillar · Asado de tira

How to order steak doneness

rareSaigantA lo inglés
medium rareSaignantA punto
mediumMoyennementTres cuartos
well doneTayeb BezzafBien cocido

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

“al-adla” in Morocco maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Chile, look for labels such as Costillar · Asado de tira. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

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What is al-adla in Chile?
al-adla maps to Short Ribs (short ribs) in this ontology; in Chile, look for labels such as Costillar, Asado de tira.

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What is al-adla called in Chile?
In Chile, al-adla corresponds to Short Ribs; common retail wording includes Costillar, Asado de tira.

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Where does al-adla come from on the cow?
al-adla refers to short ribs on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

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What primal is al-adla from?
al-adla is tied to the rib primal as Short Ribs (short ribs).

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Is al-adla the same as ribeye?
No—al-adla maps to short ribs (Short Ribs), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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How is al-adla different from Brisket?
short ribs (Short Ribs) differs from brisket by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for al-adla?
al-adla resolves to Short Ribs (short ribs) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Chile butcher?
Ask for Costillar, Asado de tira and mention Short Ribs if needed—the mapped retail names above match short ribs.

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Why might al-adla be less common in Chile?
al-adla is a Morocco retail term; Chile shops may use different names for the same short ribs muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of al-adla?
Open the glossary page for al-adla (/what-is/al-adla) and the Short Ribs hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.