Can paypay mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Albania?

In Albania, medium rare is called "Mesatar i rrallë". Rare is "I gjallë" and well done is "I pjekur mirë".

chuck primal · Philippines

paypay

Q: What is paypay in Albania?

paypay is the Philippines retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Albania, the same cut is most often labeled shpatull.

Q: What is paypay called in Albania?

Look for shpatull—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is paypay from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Albania, this cut is shpatull.

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Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In Albaniashpatull

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How to order steak doneness

Philippines → Albania

rare	Hilaw-hilaw pa	→	I gjallë	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Mesatar i rrallë	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Mesatar	60–65°C
well done	Lutong-luto	→	I pjekur mirë	70–100°C

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

“paypay” in Philippines maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Albania, look for labels such as shpatull. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.