loin primal · Bolivia
In Pakistan, this cut is bachhiya puth, also sold as bhains puth, puth.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Vuelta y vuelta | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Pakka |
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.
“bife de chorizo” in Bolivia maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Pakistan, look for labels such as bachhiya puth · bhains puth · puth. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.