round primal · Kazakhstan
In Egypt, this cut is terbiandko.
About this cut
A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
| rare | Shala pyskhan | → | Nay fe nay |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | Nص istiwah khafif |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | Mestewy noss noss |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | Mestewy awy |
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.
“käse et” in Kazakhstan maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Egypt, look for labels such as terbiandko. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.