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round primal · Albania

arra

In Indonesia, this cut is kelapa.

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Fig. 1 · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round · round primal

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.

Primalround
LocationFront of the rear leg, between sirloin and round
In Indonesiakelapa

How to order steak doneness

rareI gjallëKurang matang
medium rareMesatar i rrallëKurang matang sedikit
mediumMesatarSetengah matang
well doneI pjekur mirëMatang

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.

Detailed explanation

“arra” in Albania maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Indonesia, look for labels such as kelapa. 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.

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What is arra in Indonesia?
arra maps to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) in this ontology; in Indonesia, look for labels such as kelapa.

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What is arra called in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, arra corresponds to Sirloin Tip; common retail wording includes kelapa.

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Where does arra come from on the cow?
arra refers to sirloin tip (knuckle) on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

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What primal is arra from?
arra is tied to the round primal as Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

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Is arra the same as ribeye?
No—arra maps to sirloin tip (knuckle) (Sirloin Tip), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is arra the same as Tri Tip?
No—arra is sirloin tip (knuckle); Tri Tip is tri-tip, a different canonical cut.

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How is arra different from Top Sirloin?
sirloin tip (knuckle) (Sirloin Tip) differs from top sirloin by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for arra?
arra resolves to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Indonesia butcher?
Ask for kelapa and mention Sirloin Tip if needed—the mapped retail names above match sirloin tip (knuckle).

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Why might arra be less common in Indonesia?
arra is a Albania retail term; Indonesia shops may use different names for the same sirloin tip (knuckle) muscle.

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