loin primal · Bulgaria
In Northeast India (Other States), this cut is peeth ka mansa arunachal, also sold as mithun arunachal, sa-tha, sial, sira mangxo.
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 | → | 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.
“kontrafile” in Bulgaria maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Northeast India (Other States), look for labels such as peeth ka mansa arunachal · mithun arunachal · sa-tha · sial · sira mangxo. 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.