Can žebra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Argentina?

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

What should I ask for at a butcher in Argentina?

Ask for "Asado de tira, bien cocido" when looking for žebra in Argentina.

What is žebra in Argentina?

Q: What is žebra in Argentina?

žebra is the Czech Republic retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Costillar or Asado de tira.

Q: What is žebra called in Argentina?

Look for Costillar, Asado de tira—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is žebra from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

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zebra

is very similar to Costillar in Argentina

Ask for: Costillar or Asado de tira

About this cut

Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

rib primal · Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)

In Argentina

Costillar · Asado de tira

Say this at the butcher

“Asado de tira, bien cocido”

Ribs are typically cooked longer in Argentine asado

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → Argentina

rareKrvavý→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareStředně krvavý→A punto55–60°C

mediumStředně propečený→Cocido60–65°C

well donePropečený→Bien cocido70–100°C

Argentine asado is often cooked more thoroughly than US or French preferences. Well done is not unusual.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“žebra” in Czech Republic maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Argentina, look for labels such as Costillar · Asado de tira. Sections of rib bone with attached intercostal meat. Cut two ways: English style (between the bones, thick) or flanken/cross-cut (across the bones, thin strips). Rich, collagen-heavy meat ideal for braising, grilling (flanken), or smoking.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.