cutranslator

round primal · Egypt

sammanah

In Lithuania, this cut is riešas.

Close match · Confidence 0.80
Fig. 1 · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round · round primal

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

Primalround
LocationFront of the rear leg, between sirloin and round
In Lithuaniariešas

How to order steak doneness

rareNay fe naySu krauju
medium rareNص istiwah khafifVidutiniškai nekeptas
mediumMestewy noss nossVidutiniškai iškeptas
well doneMestewy awyGerai iškeptas

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

“sammanah” in Egypt maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Lithuania, look for labels such as riešas. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

Keep exploring

Related cuts

Compare with similar cuts

sammanah in other countries

Show all 97 destinations →

Sirloin tip (knuckle) around the world

Show all 42 source countries →

People also ask about this cut

What is sammanah in Lithuania?
sammanah maps to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) in this ontology; in Lithuania, look for labels such as riešas.

Translate it in another country

What is sammanah called in Lithuania?
In Lithuania, sammanah corresponds to Sirloin Tip; common retail wording includes riešas.

Translate it in another country

Where does sammanah come from on the cow?
sammanah refers to sirloin tip (knuckle) on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

Translate it in another country

Show 7 more questions
What primal is sammanah from?
sammanah is tied to the round primal as Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Translate it in another country

Is sammanah the same as ribeye?
No—sammanah maps to sirloin tip (knuckle) (Sirloin Tip), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

Translate it in another country

Is sammanah the same as Tri Tip?
No—sammanah is sirloin tip (knuckle); Tri Tip is tri-tip, a different canonical cut.

Translate it in another country

How is sammanah different from Top Sirloin?
sirloin tip (knuckle) (Sirloin Tip) differs from top sirloin by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

Translate it in another country

What is the canonical beef cut for sammanah?
sammanah resolves to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

Translate it in another country

What should I ask for at a Lithuania butcher?
Ask for riešas and mention Sirloin Tip if needed—the mapped retail names above match sirloin tip (knuckle).

Translate it in another country

Why might sammanah be less common in Lithuania?
sammanah is a Egypt retail term; Lithuania shops may use different names for the same sirloin tip (knuckle) muscle.

Translate it in another country

Explore more cuts

How this information is generated

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