round primal · Albania
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, this cut is orah.
About this cut
Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.
| rare | I gjallë | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Mesatar i rrallë | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Mesatar | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | I pjekur mirë | → | Reš pečeno |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“arra” in Albania maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Bosnia & Herzegovina, look for labels such as orah. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.