Can pontiki mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, medium rare is called "Středně krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Propečený".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Czech Republic?

Ask for "Kližku na guláš, prosím" when looking for pontiki in Czech Republic.

What is pontiki in Czech Republic?

Q: What is pontiki in Czech Republic?

pontiki is the Greece retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Czech Republic, the same cut is most often labeled kližka.

Q: What is pontiki called in Czech Republic?

Look for kližka—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is pontiki from?

Hind Shank is on the shank primal (Rear leg, below the knee joint).

Cultural equivalent

has no direct equivalent in Czech Republic. Closest: kližka

About this cut

Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

shank primal · Rear leg, below the knee joint

In Czech Republic

kližka

Say this at the butcher

“Kližku na guláš, prosím”

'Shank for goulash please'

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Greece → Czech Republic

rareΑνίσπαστο→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareΜισοψημένο→Středně krvavý55–60°C

mediumΜέτριο→Středně propečený60–65°C

well doneΚαλοψημένο→Propečený70–100°C

Czech steak culture is growing in Prague. Středně krvavý (medium rare) is the standard for Czech steak lovers.

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

Detailed explanation

“Ποντίκι” in Greece maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Czech Republic, look for labels such as kližka. Cross-cut sections of the rear leg bone with surrounding meat. Extremely tough and collagen-rich — produces deeply flavored broth when braised. Classic osso buco cut. One of the most universal braising cuts worldwide.

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