chuck primal · Taiwan
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 | San fen shu | → | Kurang matang |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Kurang matang sedikit |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Setengah matang |
| well done | Quan shu | → | 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.
“jian jia rou” in Taiwan 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.