shank primal · Taiwan
In Egypt, this cut is moza.
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 | San fen shu | → | Nay fe nay |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Nص istiwah khafif |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Mestewy noss noss |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Mestewy awy |
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.
“niujian” in Taiwan maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Egypt, look for labels such as moza. 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.