Can fisilo mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Russia?

In Russia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "С кровью" and well done is "Хорошо прожаренный".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Russia?

Ask for "У вас есть вырезка?" when looking for fisilo in Russia.

loin primal · Ethiopia

fisilo

Q: What is fisilo in Russia?

fisilo is the Ethiopia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Russia, the same cut is most often labeled vyrezka.

Q: What is fisilo called in Russia?

Look for vyrezka—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is fisilo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Russia, this cut is vyrezka.

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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 Russiavyrezka

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How to order steak doneness

Ethiopia → Russia

rare	Tere	→	С кровью	48–55°C
medium rare	Tibs leb-leb	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Yetebese	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Yetebese kibrit	→	Хорошо прожаренный	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 Russia, look for labels such as vyrezka. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.