shank primal · Turkey
In Saudi Arabia, this cut is moza sa.
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 | Az pişmiş | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Az orta | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Orta pişmiş | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Çok pişmiş | → | Matboukh jayidan |
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.
“incik” in Turkey maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Saudi Arabia, look for labels such as moza sa. 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.