offal primal · Northeast India (Other States)
In France, this cut is intestines.
About this cut
Cleaned and processed beef intestines, sold for grilling or stewing. Gopchang (small intestine) in Korea is a BBQ favourite; chitterlings and sausage casings in Western traditions; aie in Arunachal Pradesh; various tripe-adjacent preparations across Africa. Requires thorough cleaning and long cooking.
| rare | Rare | → | Saignant |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | À point |
| medium | Medium | → | Entre à point et bien cuit |
| well done | Pakka | → | Bien cuit |
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.
“aie” in Northeast India (Other States) maps to canonical intestines (offal: Abdominal cavity — small and large intestine). In France, look for labels such as intestines. Cleaned and processed beef intestines, sold for grilling or stewing. Gopchang (small intestine) in Korea is a BBQ favourite; chitterlings and sausage casings in Western traditions; aie in Arunachal Pradesh; various tripe-adjacent preparations across Africa. Requires thorough cleaning and long cooking.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.