What is Controfiletto in Sri Lanka?

Controfiletto is the Italy retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Sri Lanka, the same cut is most often labeled pita mas.

Can Controfiletto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Sri Lanka?

In Sri Lanka, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Hondata uyala / Nalla ventathu".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Sri Lanka?

Ask for "Pita mas, lime marinade zaroori, slow braise warna leather" when looking for Controfiletto in Sri Lanka.

loin primal · Italy

Controfiletto

Q: What is Controfiletto called in Sri Lanka?

Look for pita mas—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is Controfiletto from?

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

In Sri Lanka, this cut is pita mas.

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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 Sri Lankapita mas

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → Sri Lanka

rare	Al sangue	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Cottura media	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Al punto	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Ben cotto	→	Hondata uyala / Nalla ventathu	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

“Controfiletto” in Italy maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Sri Lanka, look for labels such as pita mas. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.