round primal · Chad
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, this cut is frikando, also sold as but.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Niy | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Niy shwayya | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Bayn bayn | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Mistawi tamam | → | Reš pečeno |
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.
“lahm al-fakhid” in Chad maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Bosnia & Herzegovina, look for labels such as frikando · but. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.