Can kylki 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 Uruguay?

In Uruguay, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Uruguay?

Ask for "Vacío, a punto o bien cocido" when looking for kylki in Uruguay.

flank primal · Finland

kylki

Q: What is kylki in Uruguay?

kylki is the Finland retail name for the flank steak, which sits on the flank primal. In Uruguay, the same cut is most often labeled Vacío.

Q: What is kylki called in Uruguay?

Look for Vacío—mapped to Flank (flank steak).

Q: What primal is kylki from?

Flank is on the flank primal (abdominal flank steak).

In Uruguay, this cut is Vacío.

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Fig. 1 · abdominal flank steak · flank primal

About this cut

Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

Primalflank

Locationabdominal flank steak

In UruguayVacío

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How to order steak doneness

Finland → Uruguay

rare	Raaka	→	Jugoso	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Cocido	60–65°C
well done	Kypsä	→	Bien cocido	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

“kylki” in Finland maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Uruguay, look for labels such as Vacío. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.