Can dande mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in South Africa?

In South Africa, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is dande in South Africa?

Q: What is dande in South Africa?

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

Q: What is dande called in South Africa?

Look for short ribs—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 South Africa equivalent is short ribs

Ask for: short ribs

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 South Africa

short ribs

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → South Africa

rareKham→Rare48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Medium60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Well done70–100°C

South African Braai culture defaults to Medium for premium cuts (Eye Fillet, Sirloin, Rump). The Class A grading system supports this — younger grain-fed cattle produce tender results at Medium-Rare. Boerewors and lamb chops typically cooked Medium-Well. The Yellow Fat preference means SA Braai practitioners are MORE comfortable with longer cooking than US grilling tradition because the rendering fat is the flavor goal.

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 South Africa, look for labels such as short ribs. 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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