Can kurak mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in South Korea?

In South Korea, medium rare is called "Mi-di-eom re-eo". Rare is "Re-eo" and well done is "Wel-deon".

What is kurak in South Korea?

Q: What is kurak in South Korea?

kurak is the Uzbekistan retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In South Korea, the same cut is most often labeled mok-sal.

Q: What is kurak called in South Korea?

Look for mok-sal—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is kurak from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

Close match

kurak

is very similar to mok-sal in South Korea

Ask for: mok-sal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

chuck primal · Shoulder blade area, above the arm

In South Korea

mok-sal

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Uzbekistan → South Korea

rareXomroq→Re-eo48–55°C

medium rareKam pishgan→Mi-di-eom re-eo55–60°C

mediumO'rtacha→Mi-di-eom60–65°C

well doneYaxshi pishgan→Wel-deon70–100°C

Korean BBQ is cooked at the table by diners to their preference, so doneness terminology is primarily for steakhouse contexts. Phonetic English borrows are standard. For raw beef (Yukhoe, 육회), different terminology applies. Korean home cooking traditionally prefers Wel-deon for safety and texture.

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

Detailed explanation

“kurak” in Uzbekistan maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In South Korea, look for labels such as mok-sal. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.