Can nali 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 Colombia?

In Colombia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Cruda" and well done is "Bien asada".

What is nali in Colombia?

Q: What is nali in Colombia?

nali is the Kenya retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Lagarto.

Q: What is nali called in Colombia?

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

Q: What primal is nali from?

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

Close match

nali

is very similar to Lagarto in Colombia

Ask for: Lagarto

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 Colombia

Lagarto

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Kenya → Colombia

rareRare→Cruda48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMedium→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneImeiva→Bien asada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“nali” in Kenya maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Colombia, look for labels such as Lagarto. 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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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.