round primal · Qatar
In Lithuania, this cut is uodega.
About this cut
The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
| rare | Nay | → | Su krauju |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Vidutiniškai nekeptas |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Vidutiniškai iškeptas |
| well done | Nadij tamaman | → | Gerai iškeptas |
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.
“akkawi qa” in Qatar maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Lithuania, look for labels such as uodega. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.