brisket primal · Romania
In Rajasthan, this cut is seena rj, also sold as kidney charbi rj.(water buffalo (buff))
About this cut
From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.
| rare | În sânge | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Mediu spre rar | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Mediu | → | Medium |
| well done | Bine făcut | → | Bhuna |
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.
“piept” in Romania maps to canonical brisket (brisket: Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs). In Rajasthan, look for labels such as seena rj · kidney charbi rj. From the breast and lower chest. Two sub-sections: the flat (lean, uniform) and the point/deckle (fattier, more marbled). The most iconic cut for American BBQ smoking. Also used for braising, corned beef, and pastrami.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.