round primal · Latvia
In West Bengal, this cut is kolkata chaap cut, also sold as topside wb.
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 | Ar asinīm | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Vidēji asiņains | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Vidēji izcepts | → | Medium |
| well done | Pilnībā izcepts | → | Bhalo bhabe rana |
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.
“ciskas augšdaļa” in Latvia maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In West Bengal, look for labels such as kolkata chaap cut · topside wb. 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.