Can ekor lembu mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Greece?

In Greece, medium rare is called "Μισοψημένο". Rare is "Ανίσπαστο" and well done is "Καλοψημένο".

What is ekor lembu in Greece?

Q: What is ekor lembu in Greece?

ekor lembu is the Malaysia retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Greece, the same cut is most often labeled ουρά.

Q: What is ekor lembu called in Greece?

Look for ουρά—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is ekor lembu from?

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

Exact match

ekor lembu

is ουρά in Greece

Ask for: ουρά

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 Greece

ουρά

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How to order steak doneness

Malaysia → Greece

rareRare→Ανίσπαστο48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Μισοψημένο55–60°C

mediumMedium→Μέτριο60–65°C

well doneMasak penuh→Καλοψημένο70–100°C

Traditional Greek tavernas serve meat well-done (καλοψημένο) unless specified. Rare is 'ble' (blue) in some restaurants — borrowed from French.

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

Detailed explanation

“ekor lembu” in Malaysia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Greece, look for labels such as ουρά. 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.