chuck primal · Saudi Arabia
In Indonesia, this cut is paha depan.
About this cut
From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
| rare | Nay | → | Kurang matang |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Kurang matang sedikit |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Setengah matang |
| well done | Matboukh jayidan | → | Matang |
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.
“ketf sa” in Saudi Arabia maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Indonesia, look for labels such as paha depan. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.