offal primal · Northeast India (Other States)
In United States, this cut is Beef 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 | → | 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.
“aie” in Northeast India (Other States) maps to canonical intestines (offal: Abdominal cavity — small and large intestine). In United States, look for labels such as Beef 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.