round primal · El Salvador
In Indonesia, this cut is eye of round.
About this cut
A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
| rare | Rojo | → | Kurang matang |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Kurang matang sedikit |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Setengah matang |
| well done | Bien cocida | → | Matang |
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.
“mano de piedra” in El Salvador maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Indonesia, look for labels such as eye of round. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.