Can dande mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Italy?

In Italy, medium rare is called "Cottura media". Rare is "Al sangue" and well done is "Ben cotto".

What is dande in Italy?

Q: What is dande in Italy?

dande is the Iran retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Italy, the same cut is most often labeled Biancostato.

Q: What is dande called in Italy?

Look for Biancostato—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is dande 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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Approximate

dande

The closest Italy equivalent is Biancostato

Ask for: Biancostato

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 Italy

Biancostato

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → Italy

rareKham→Al sangue48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Cottura media55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Al punto60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Ben cotto70–100°C

Italian bistecca alla Fiorentina is traditionally served very rare (al sangue). Requesting ben cotto for a Fiorentina may offend the chef.

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

Detailed explanation

“dande” in Iran maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Italy, look for labels such as Biancostato. 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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