offal primal · Northeast India (Other States)
In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), this cut is skin.
About this cut
Beef hide/skin, sold cleaned and processed. Boiled to a gelatinous softness (ponmo/kpomo in Nigeria) or dried then rehydrated (cham in Arunachal, un in Manipur). Very high collagen; adds sticky body to stews. Culturally significant as a protein extender and a prized cut in West and Northeast African and Indian traditions.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Pakka | → | Well done |
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.
“cham” in Northeast India (Other States) maps to canonical skin (offal: Outer hide — whole-body surface). In Indian Islands (Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep), look for labels such as skin. Beef hide/skin, sold cleaned and processed. Boiled to a gelatinous softness (ponmo/kpomo in Nigeria) or dried then rehydrated (cham in Arunachal, un in Manipur). Very high collagen; adds sticky body to stews. Culturally significant as a protein extender and a prized cut in West and Northeast African and Indian traditions.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.