Can gau mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in South Africa?

In South Africa, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is gau in South Africa?

Q: What is gau in South Africa?

gau is the Vietnam retail name for the brisket point (deckle), which sits on the brisket primal. In South Africa, the same cut is most often labeled brisket point.

Q: What is gau called in South Africa?

Look for brisket point—mapped to Brisket Point (brisket point (deckle)).

Q: What primal is gau from?

Brisket Point is on the brisket primal (Superficial pectoral muscle — the fatty, irregular portion overlapping the flat).

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gau the crunchy brisket fat

is very similar to brisket point in South Africa

Ask for: brisket point

About this cut

The fattier, more marbled half of the whole brisket. Sits on top of the flat with a fat layer (the deckle) between them. More flavorful and forgiving than the flat due to higher fat content. The source of burnt ends — cubed and re-smoked until caramelized. Also called the deckle.

brisket primal · Superficial pectoral muscle — the fatty, irregular portion overlapping the flat

In South Africa

brisket point

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Vietnam → South Africa

rareTái→Rare48–55°C

medium rareTái vừa→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumVừa→Medium60–65°C

well doneChín kỹ→Well done70–100°C

South African Braai culture defaults to Medium for premium cuts (Eye Fillet, Sirloin, Rump). The Class A grading system supports this — younger grain-fed cattle produce tender results at Medium-Rare. Boerewors and lamb chops typically cooked Medium-Well. The Yellow Fat preference means SA Braai practitioners are MORE comfortable with longer cooking than US grilling tradition because the rendering fat is the flavor goal.

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

Detailed explanation

“Gầu (The Crunchy Brisket Fat)” in Vietnam maps to canonical brisket point (brisket: Superficial pectoral muscle — the fatty, irregular portion overlapping the flat). In South Africa, look for labels such as brisket point. The fattier, more marbled half of the whole brisket. Sits on top of the flat with a fat layer (the deckle) between them. More flavorful and forgiving than the flat due to higher fat content. The source of burnt ends — cubed and re-smoked until caramelized. Also called the deckle.

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