shank primal · Romania
In Manipur, this cut is khong-gou, also sold as nalli manipur.
About this cut
Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
| rare | În sânge | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Mediu spre rar | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Mediu | → | Medium |
| well done | Bine făcut | → | Manghatpa |
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.
“rasol” in Romania maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Manipur, look for labels such as khong-gou · nalli manipur. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.