Can greabăn mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Egypt?

In Egypt, medium rare is called "Nص istiwah khafif". Rare is "Nay fe nay" and well done is "Mestewy awy".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Egypt?

Ask for "سن مكعبات لكباب حلة" when looking for greabăn in Egypt.

chuck primal · Romania

greabăn

Q: What is greabăn in Egypt?

greabăn is the Romania retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Egypt, the same cut is most often labeled sinn or kandouz.

Q: What is greabăn called in Egypt?

Look for sinn, kandouz—mapped to Chuck Roll (chuck roll).

Q: What primal is greabăn from?

Chuck Roll is on the chuck primal (Between the neck and the rib section, boneless).

In Egypt, this cut is sinn, also sold as kandouz.

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Fig. 1 · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless · chuck primal

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.

Primalchuck

LocationBetween the neck and the rib section, boneless

In Egyptsinn · kandouz

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How to order steak doneness

Romania → Egypt

rare	În sânge	→	Nay fe nay	48–55°C
medium rare	Mediu spre rar	→	Nص istiwah khafif	55–60°C
medium	Mediu	→	Mestewy noss noss	60–65°C
well done	Bine făcut	→	Mestewy awy	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

“greabăn” in Romania maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Egypt, look for labels such as sinn · kandouz. 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.

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