Can paha belakang 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 Taiwan?

In Taiwan, medium rare is called "Wu fen shu". Rare is "San fen shu" and well done is "Quan shu".

round primal · Indonesia

paha belakang

Q: What is paha belakang in Taiwan?

paha belakang is the Indonesia retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Taiwan, the same cut is most often labeled hou tui rou.

Q: What is paha belakang called in Taiwan?

Look for hou tui rou—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is paha belakang from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In Taiwan, this cut is hou tui rou.

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 · Outer thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In Taiwanhou tui rou

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How to order steak doneness

Indonesia → Taiwan

rare	Kurang matang	→	San fen shu	48–55°C
medium rare	Kurang matang sedikit	→	Wu fen shu	55–60°C
medium	Setengah matang	→	Qi fen shu	60–65°C
well done	Matang	→	Quan shu	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

“paha belakang” in Indonesia maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Taiwan, look for labels such as hou tui rou. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.