loin primal · China
In Ethiopia, this cut is fisilo, also sold as tere siga cut, kitfo cut, le tere siga.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | San fen shu | → | Tere |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Tibs leb-leb |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Yetebese |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Yetebese kibrit |
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.
“niu liu” in China maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Ethiopia, look for labels such as fisilo · tere siga cut · kitfo cut · le tere siga. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.