What is lomo de asado in UK?

lomo de asado is the Ecuador retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In UK, the same cut is most often labeled Sirloin steak (UK).

What is lomo de asado called in United Kingdom?

Look for Sirloin steak (UK)—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Can lomo de asado mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Short Ribs in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What should I ask for at a butcher in United Kingdom?

Ask for "Sirloin steak, medium rare" when looking for lomo de asado in United Kingdom.

loin primal · Ecuador

lomo de asado

Q: What primal is lomo de asado from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

In United Kingdom, this cut is Sirloin steak (UK).

Cultural equivalent · Confidence 0.85

Fig. 1 · longissimus dorsi (short loin) · loin primal

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

Primalloin

Locationlongissimus dorsi (short loin)

In United KingdomSirloin steak (UK)

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How to order steak doneness

Ecuador → United Kingdom

rare	Término Inglés	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocida	→	Well done	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“Asado Ambiguity (Lomo de Asado vs Asado de Tira)” in Ecuador maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In United Kingdom, look for labels such as Sirloin steak (UK). 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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lomo de asado in other countries

Same Ecuador cut, other markets

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Alternative mappings

Ecuador → United Kingdom

short ribs

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.