Can contre-filet mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Egypt?

In Egypt, medium rare is called "Nص istiwah khafif". Rare is "Nay fe nay" and well done is "Mestewy awy".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Egypt?

Ask for "عاوز إيرق روستو مقطع ستيك" when looking for contre-filet in Egypt.

loin primal · France

contre-filet

Q: What is contre-filet in Egypt?

contre-filet is the France retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Egypt, the same cut is most often labeled erq rosto.

Q: What is contre-filet called in Egypt?

Look for erq rosto—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is contre-filet from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

In Egypt, this cut is erq rosto.

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Fig. 1 · longissimus dorsi (short loin) · loin primal

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

Primalloin

Locationlongissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Egypterq rosto

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How to order steak doneness

France → Egypt

rare	Saignant	→	Nay fe nay	48–55°C
medium rare	À point	→	Nص istiwah khafif	55–60°C
medium	Entre à point et bien cuit	→	Mestewy noss noss	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Mestewy awy	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

“contre-filet” in France maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Egypt, look for labels such as erq rosto. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.