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 North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

plate primal · Finland

kylkiliha

Q: What is kylkiliha in North Macedonia?

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

Q: What is kylkiliha called in North Macedonia?

Look for skirt—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 North Macedonia, this cut is skirt.

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 North Macedoniaskirt

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How to order steak doneness

Finland → North Macedonia

rare	Raaka	→	Крваво	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Слабо печено	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Средно печено	60–65°C
well done	Kypsä	→	Добро печено	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 North Macedonia, look for labels such as skirt. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.