chuck primal · Vietnam
In Indonesia, this cut is daging giling.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Tái | → | Kurang matang |
| medium rare | Tái vừa | → | Kurang matang sedikit |
| medium | Vừa | → | Setengah matang |
| well done | Chín kỹ | → | Matang |
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.
“nac vai” in Vietnam maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Indonesia, look for labels such as daging giling. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.