Can dom mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Brazil?

In Brazil, medium rare is called "Ao ponto para mal". Rare is "Mal passada" and well done is "Bem passada".

What is dom in Brazil?

Q: What is dom in Brazil?

dom is the Iran retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Brazil, the same cut is most often labeled Rabo or Rabada.

Q: What is dom called in Brazil?

Look for Rabo, Rabada—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is dom from?

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

Exact match

dom

is Rabo in Brazil

Ask for: Rabo or Rabada

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 Brazil

Rabo · Rabada

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → Brazil

rareKham→Mal passada48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Ao ponto para mal55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Ao ponto60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Bem passada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“dom” in Iran maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Brazil, look for labels such as Rabo · Rabada. 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.