Can kylkiliha 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 France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What should I ask for at a butcher in France?

Ask for "Onglet, cuisson saignante" when looking for kylkiliha in France.

plate primal · Finland

kylkiliha

Q: What is kylkiliha in France?

kylkiliha is the Finland retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Bavette overlap.

Q: What is kylkiliha called in France?

Look for Bavette overlap—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is kylkiliha from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

In France, this cut is Bavette overlap.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Fig. 1 · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec) · plate primal

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

Primalplate

Locationdiaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)

In FranceBavette overlap

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Finland → France

rare	Raaka	→	Saignant	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	À point	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Entre à point et bien cuit	60–65°C
well done	Kypsä	→	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

“kylkiliha” in Finland maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In France, look for labels such as Bavette overlap. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.