round primal · Hungary
In China, this cut is sirloin tip.
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.
| rare | Véresen | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Félig nyers | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Közepesen átsütve | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Jól átsütve | → | Quan shu |
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.
“dió” in Hungary maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In China, 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.