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round primal · Iran

sar-sineh

In Philippines, this cut is pierna corta.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

Primalround
LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter
In Philippinespierna corta

How to order steak doneness

rareKhamHilaw-hilaw pa
medium rareKam-pokhtehMedium rare
mediumMadiyomMedium
well doneKamelan PokhtehLutong-luto

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

“sar-sineh” in Iran maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Philippines, look for labels such as pierna corta. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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What is sar-sineh in Philippines?
sar-sineh maps to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in this ontology; in Philippines, look for labels such as pierna corta.

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What is sar-sineh called in Philippines?
In Philippines, sar-sineh corresponds to Inside Round; common retail wording includes pierna corta.

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Where does sar-sineh come from on the cow?
sar-sineh refers to top round (inside round) on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

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What primal is sar-sineh from?
sar-sineh is tied to the round primal as Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

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Is sar-sineh the same as ribeye?
No—sar-sineh maps to top round (inside round) (Inside Round), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is sar-sineh the same as Outside Round?
No—sar-sineh is top round (inside round); Outside Round is bottom round (outside round), a different canonical cut.

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How is sar-sineh different from Eye Of Round?
top round (inside round) (Inside Round) differs from eye of round by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for sar-sineh?
sar-sineh resolves to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Philippines butcher?
Ask for pierna corta and mention Inside Round if needed—the mapped retail names above match top round (inside round).

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Why might sar-sineh be less common in Philippines?
sar-sineh is a Iran retail term; Philippines shops may use different names for the same top round (inside round) muscle.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.