round primal · Thailand
In Austria, this cut is ochsenschlepp.
About this cut
The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
| rare | Rae | → | Blutig |
| medium rare | Midiam rae | → | Rosa |
| medium | Midiam | → | Halbdurch |
| well done | Sook | → | Durch |
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.
“hang wua” in Thailand maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Austria, look for labels such as ochsenschlepp. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.