Can niu xiao pai mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Venezuela?

In Venezuela, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocida".

rib primal · Taiwan

niu xiao pai

Q: What is niu xiao pai in Venezuela?

niu xiao pai is the Taiwan retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Venezuela, the same cut is most often labeled costilla.

Q: What is niu xiao pai called in Venezuela?

Look for costilla—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is niu xiao pai from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

In Venezuela, this cut is costilla.

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Fig. 1 · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs) · rib primal

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

Primalrib

LocationLower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In Venezuelacostilla

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How to order steak doneness

Taiwan → Venezuela

rare	San fen shu	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Wu fen shu	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Qi fen shu	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Quan shu	→	Bien cocida	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

“niu xiao pai” in Taiwan maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Venezuela, look for labels such as costilla. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.