Flanken


[flahng-kuh n] /ˈflɑŋ kən/

noun
1.
a strip of meat from the front end of the short ribs of beef.
2.
Jewish Cookery. a dish of this meat boiled and often served with horseradish or a horseradish-flavored sauce.

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