Can łopatka mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Uzbekistan?

In Uzbekistan, medium rare is called "Kam pishgan". Rare is "Xomroq" and well done is "Yaxshi pishgan".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Uzbekistan?

Ask for "Kurak, Shurpa uchun" when looking for łopatka in Uzbekistan.

chuck primal · Poland

łopatka

Q: What is łopatka in Uzbekistan?

łopatka is the Poland retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Uzbekistan, the same cut is most often labeled kurak.

Q: What is łopatka called in Uzbekistan?

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

Q: What primal is łopatka from?

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

In Uzbekistan, this cut is kurak.

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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 Uzbekistankurak

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How to order steak doneness

Poland → Uzbekistan

rare	Krwisty	→	Xomroq	48–55°C
medium rare	Średnio krwisty	→	Kam pishgan	55–60°C
medium	Średnio wysmażony	→	O'rtacha	60–65°C
well done	Dobrze wysmażony	→	Yaxshi pishgan	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

“łopatka” in Poland maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Uzbekistan, look for labels such as kurak. 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.