flank primal · Belgium
In Nicaragua, this cut is falda.
About this cut
Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
| rare | Saignant | → | Rojo |
| medium rare | À point | → | Término medio |
| medium | À point cuit | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Bien cocido |
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.
“flanchet” in Belgium maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Nicaragua, look for labels such as falda. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.