chuck primal · Morocco
In Egypt, this cut is sinn, also sold as kandouz.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Saigant | → | Nay fe nay |
| medium rare | Saignant | → | Nص istiwah khafif |
| medium | Moyennement | → | Mestewy noss noss |
| well done | Tayeb Bezzaf | → | Mestewy awy |
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.
“al-ankra” in Morocco maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Egypt, look for labels such as sinn · kandouz. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.