round primal · Karnataka
In Indonesia, this cut is penutup.
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.
| rare | Rare | → | Kurang matang |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Kurang matang sedikit |
| medium | Medium | → | Setengah matang |
| well done | Bhuna | → | Matang |
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.
“uppu saaru cut” in Karnataka maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Indonesia, look for labels such as penutup. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.