Can dom mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, medium rare is called "Kurang matang sedikit". Rare is "Kurang matang" and well done is "Matang".

What is dom in Indonesia?

Q: What is dom in Indonesia?

dom is the Iran retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Indonesia, the same cut is most often labeled buntut.

Q: What is dom called in Indonesia?

Look for buntut—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 buntut in Indonesia

Ask for: buntut

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 Indonesia

buntut

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How to order steak doneness

Iran → Indonesia

rareKham→Kurang matang48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Kurang matang sedikit55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Setengah matang60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Matang70–100°C

Traditional Indonesian beef dishes are cooked Matang (well done) — Rendang's 4-hour cook, Soto's long simmer, Sate's char-grill all produce well-done beef. Jakarta and Bali steakhouses use English terms, but local home cooking has almost no 'rare' concept. The Islamic cultural preference for fully-cooked meat reinforces this tradition.

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 Indonesia, look for labels such as buntut. 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.