Can kulmapaisti mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

round primal · Finland

kulmapaisti

Q: What is kulmapaisti in New Zealand?

kulmapaisti is the Finland retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In New Zealand, the same cut is most often labeled sirloin tip.

Q: What is kulmapaisti called in New Zealand?

Look for sirloin tip—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is kulmapaisti from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

In New Zealand, this cut is sirloin tip.

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Fig. 1 · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round · round primal

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

Primalround

LocationFront of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In New Zealandsirloin tip

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How to order steak doneness

Finland → New Zealand

rare	Raaka	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Kypsä	→	Well done	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

“kulmapaisti” in Finland maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In New Zealand, look for labels such as sirloin tip. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.