chuck primal · Qatar
In Taiwan, this cut is chuck roll.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Nay | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Nadij tamaman | → | Quan shu |
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.
“raqaba qa” in Qatar maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Taiwan, look for labels such as chuck roll. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.