Can fisilo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Karnataka?

In Karnataka, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Bhuna".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Karnataka?

Ask for "Undercut, naram maunsa kodi, kilo eradu" when looking for fisilo in Karnataka.

loin primal · Ethiopia

fisilo

Q: What is fisilo in Karnataka?

fisilo is the Ethiopia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Karnataka, the same cut is most often labeled undercut ka or naram maunsa.

Q: What is fisilo called in Karnataka?

Look for undercut ka, naram maunsa—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin). Note: in Karnataka, "undercut ka" refers to water buffalo (buff), not standard cow beef.

Q: What primal is fisilo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Karnataka, this cut is undercut ka, also sold as naram maunsa.(water buffalo (buff))

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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 Karnatakaundercut ka · naram maunsa

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How to order steak doneness

Ethiopia → Karnataka

rare	Tere	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Tibs leb-leb	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Yetebese	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Yetebese kibrit	→	Bhuna	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 Karnataka, look for labels such as undercut ka · naram maunsa. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.