Can lej mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in South Korea?

In South Korea, medium rare is called "Mi-di-eom re-eo". Rare is "Re-eo" and well done is "Wel-deon".

round primal · West Bengal

lej

Q: What is lej in South Korea?

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

Q: What is lej called in South Korea?

Look for kkori—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is lej from?

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

In South Korea, this cut is kkori.

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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 South Koreakkori

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How to order steak doneness

West Bengal → South Korea

rare	Rare	→	Re-eo	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Mi-di-eom re-eo	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Mi-di-eom	60–65°C
well done	Bhalo bhabe rana	→	Wel-deon	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 South Korea, look for labels such as kkori. 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.