What is morcillo delantero in Chad?

morcillo delantero is the Spain retail name for the foreshank, which sits on the shank primal. In Chad, the same cut is most often labeled daraba cut.

Can morcillo delantero mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Chad?

In Chad, medium rare is called "Niy shwayya". Rare is "Niy" and well done is "Mistawi tamam".

shank primal · Spain

morcillo delantero

Q: What is morcillo delantero called in Chad?

Look for daraba cut—mapped to Fore Shank (foreshank).

Q: What primal is morcillo delantero from?

Fore Shank is on the shank primal (Front leg, below the elbow joint).

In Chad, this cut is daraba cut.

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Fig. 1 · Front leg, below the elbow joint · shank primal

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.

Primalshank

LocationFront leg, below the elbow joint

In Chaddaraba cut

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How to order steak doneness

Spain → Chad

rare	Poco hecho	→	Niy	48–55°C
medium rare	Al punto	→	Niy shwayya	55–60°C
medium	En su punto	→	Bayn bayn	60–65°C
well done	Muy hecho	→	Mistawi tamam	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

“morcillo delantero” in Spain maps to canonical fore shank (shank: Front leg, below the elbow joint). In Chad, look for labels such as daraba cut. Cross-cut sections of the front leg. Slightly smaller than hind shank but prepared identically. Same braising applications. In many countries, fore and hind shank are sold interchangeably.