loin primal · Latvia
In South Korea, this cut is chaekkeut.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Ar asinīm | → | Re-eo |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Mi-di-eom re-eo |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Mi-di-eom |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Wel-deon |
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.
“muguras fileja” in Latvia maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In South Korea, look for labels such as chaekkeut. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.