Can lej mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Albania?

In Albania, medium rare is called "Mesatar i rrallë". Rare is "I gjallë" and well done is "I pjekur mirë".

round primal · West Bengal

lej

Q: What is lej in Albania?

lej is the West Bengal retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Albania, the same cut is most often labeled oxtail.

Q: What is lej called in Albania?

Look for oxtail—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is lej from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

In Albania, this cut is oxtail.

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Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

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.

Primalround

LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections

In Albaniaoxtail

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How to order steak doneness

West Bengal → Albania

rare	Rare	→	I gjallë	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Mesatar i rrallë	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Mesatar	60–65°C
well done	Bhalo bhabe rana	→	I pjekur mirë	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“lej” in West Bengal maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Albania, look for labels such as oxtail. 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.