Can fisilo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Burkina Faso?

In Burkina Faso, medium rare is called "A point saignant". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Burkina Faso?

Ask for "Kom nao-ndo nere" when looking for fisilo in Burkina Faso.

loin primal · Ethiopia

fisilo

Q: What is fisilo in Burkina Faso?

fisilo is the Ethiopia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Burkina Faso, the same cut is most often labeled nao-ndo nere or burkina brochette strip.

Q: What is fisilo called in Burkina Faso?

Look for nao-ndo nere, burkina brochette strip—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is fisilo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Burkina Faso, this cut is nao-ndo nere, also sold as burkina brochette strip.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Burkina Fasonao-ndo nere · burkina brochette strip

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How to order steak doneness

Ethiopia → Burkina Faso

rare	Tere	→	Saignant	48–55°C
medium rare	Tibs leb-leb	→	A point saignant	55–60°C
medium	Yetebese	→	A point	60–65°C
well done	Yetebese kibrit	→	Bien cuit	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

“fisilo” in Ethiopia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Burkina Faso, look for labels such as nao-ndo nere · burkina brochette strip. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.