Can kenchi 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 Venezuela?

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

What is kenchi in Venezuela?

Q: What is kenchi in Venezuela?

kenchi is the Philippines retail name for the hind shank, which sits on the shank primal. In Venezuela, the same cut is most often labeled lagarto con hueso.

Q: What is kenchi called in Venezuela?

Look for lagarto con hueso—mapped to Hind Shank (hind shank).

Q: What primal is kenchi from?

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

Close match

the kenchi naming hierarchy

is very similar to lagarto con hueso in Venezuela

Ask for: lagarto con hueso

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 Venezuela

lagarto con hueso

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Philippines → Venezuela

rareHilaw-hilaw pa→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMedium→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneLutong-luto→Bien cocida70–100°C

Venezuelan parrilla culture is firmly Término Medio for premium cuts, particularly Punta Trasera. Traditional home cooking still defaults to Tres Cuartos.

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

Detailed explanation

“The Kenchi Naming Hierarchy” in Philippines maps to canonical hind shank (shank: Rear leg, below the knee joint). In Venezuela, look for labels such as lagarto con hueso. 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.