round primal · Thailand
In Belarus, this cut is khvost.
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 | → | Z kryvyoy |
| medium rare | Midiam rae | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Midiam | → | Syarednyay prazharki |
| well done | Sook | → | Dobra prazhanae |
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 Belarus, look for labels such as khvost. 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.