Can lej mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

round primal · West Bengal

lej

Q: What is lej in Uruguay?

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

Q: What is lej called in Uruguay?

Look for Cola—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is lej from?

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

In Uruguay, this cut is Cola.

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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 UruguayCola

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How to order steak doneness

West Bengal → Uruguay

rare	Rare	→	Jugoso	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Cocido	60–65°C
well done	Bhalo bhabe rana	→	Bien cocido	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 Uruguay, look for labels such as Cola. 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.