shank primal · Thailand
In Qatar, this cut is moza qa.
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 | Rae | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Midiam rae | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Midiam | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Sook | → | Nadij tamaman |
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.
“nong” in Thailand maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Qatar, look for labels such as moza qa. 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.