Can see-krong mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Egypt?

In Egypt, medium rare is called "Nص istiwah khafif". Rare is "Nay fe nay" and well done is "Mestewy awy".

What is see-krong in Egypt?

Q: What is see-krong in Egypt?

see-krong is the Thailand retail name for the short ribs, which sits on the rib primal. In Egypt, the same cut is most often labeled dala' qasira.

Q: What is see-krong called in Egypt?

Look for dala' qasira—mapped to Short Ribs (short ribs).

Q: What primal is see-krong 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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see krong

is very similar to dala' qasira in Egypt

Ask for: dala' qasira

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 Egypt

dala' qasira

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How to order steak doneness

Thailand → Egypt

rareRae→Nay fe nay48–55°C

medium rareMidiam rae→Nص istiwah khafif55–60°C

mediumMidiam→Mestewy noss noss60–65°C

well doneSook→Mestewy awy70–100°C

Traditional Egyptian preference is Mestewy awy (well done). Medium rare is a modern Cairo steakhouse phenomenon, uncommon in home cooking.

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

Detailed explanation

“see-krong” in Thailand maps to canonical short ribs (rib: Lower portion of ribs 6–8 (plate short ribs) or ribs 1–5 (chuck short ribs)). In Egypt, look for labels such as dala' qasira. 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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