loin primal · Bulgaria
In Mongolia, this cut is nuuruunii makh, also sold as sarlagiin makh.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Алангле | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Средно алангле | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Средно изпечено | → | Medium |
| well done | Добре изпечено | → | Bolgoson / Sain bolgoson |
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.
“kontrafile” in Bulgaria maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Mongolia, look for labels such as nuuruunii makh · sarlagiin makh. 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.