Can kontra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Latvia?

In Latvia, medium rare is called "Vidēji asiņains". Rare is "Ar asinīm" and well done is "Pilnībā izcepts".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Latvia?

Ask for "Muguras fileju, biezi sagrieztu" when looking for kontra in Latvia.

loin primal · Greece

kontra

Q: What is kontra in Latvia?

kontra is the Greece retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Latvia, the same cut is most often labeled muguras fileja.

Q: What is kontra called in Latvia?

Look for muguras fileja—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is kontra from?

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

In Latvia, this cut is muguras fileja.

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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 Latviamuguras fileja

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How to order steak doneness

Greece → Latvia

rare	Ανίσπαστο	→	Ar asinīm	48–55°C
medium rare	Μισοψημένο	→	Vidēji asiņains	55–60°C
medium	Μέτριο	→	Vidēji izcepts	60–65°C
well done	Καλοψημένο	→	Pilnībā izcepts	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

“kontra” in Greece maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Latvia, look for labels such as muguras fileja. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.