Can akkawi mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Morocco?

In Morocco, medium rare is called "Saignant". Rare is "Saigant" and well done is "Tayeb Bezzaf".

What is akkawi in Morocco?

Q: What is akkawi in Morocco?

akkawi is the Egypt retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Morocco, the same cut is most often labeled kora'in.

Q: What is akkawi called in Morocco?

Look for kora'in—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is akkawi from?

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

Exact match

akkawi

is kora'in in Morocco

Ask for: kora'in

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.

round primal · Tail, cross-cut into round sections

In Morocco

kora'in

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Egypt → Morocco

rareNay fe nay→Saigant48–55°C

medium rareNص istiwah khafif→Saignant55–60°C

mediumMestewy noss noss→Moyennement60–65°C

well doneMestewy awy→Tayeb Bezzaf70–100°C

Moroccan taste is firmly Well Done due to the dominance of slow-cooked tajines. Saigant (rare) is French-influenced and rarely ordered outside Casablanca/Marrakech tourist restaurants.

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

Detailed explanation

“akkawi” in Egypt maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Morocco, look for labels such as kora'in. 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.

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