Can al-adla mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Mexico?

In Mexico, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is al-adla in Mexico?

Q: What is al-adla in Mexico?

al-adla is the Morocco retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Mexico, the same cut is most often labeled Costillar or Agujas cortas.

Q: What is al-adla called in Mexico?

Look for Costillar, Agujas cortas—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is al-adla from?

Short Ribs is on the rib primal (Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)).

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Approximate

al adla

The closest Mexico equivalent is Costillar

Ask for: Costillar or Agujas cortas

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 Mexico

Costillar · Agujas cortas

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Morocco → Mexico

rareSaigant→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMoyennement→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneTayeb Bezzaf→Bien cocido70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“al-adla” in Morocco maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Mexico, look for labels such as Costillar · Agujas cortas. 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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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.