round primal · Croatia
In Ukraine, this cut is vnutrishnya chastyna stegna.
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 | Krvavo | → | З кров'ю |
| medium rare | Slabije pečeno | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Srednje pečeno | → | Medium |
| well done | Jače pečeno | → | Добре просмажений |
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.
“frikando” in Croatia maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Ukraine, look for labels such as vnutrishnya chastyna stegna. 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.