Can bofteek ma mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Philippines?

In Philippines, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Hilaw-hilaw pa" and well done is "Lutong-luto".

round primal · Morocco

bofteek ma

Q: What is bofteek ma in Philippines?

bofteek ma is the Morocco retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Philippines, the same cut is most often labeled pierna corta.

Q: What is bofteek ma called in Philippines?

Look for pierna corta—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is bofteek ma from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

In Philippines, this cut is pierna corta.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

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.

Primalround

LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter

In Philippinespierna corta

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How to order steak doneness

Morocco → Philippines

rare	Saigant	→	Hilaw-hilaw pa	48–55°C
medium rare	Saignant	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Moyennement	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Tayeb Bezzaf	→	Lutong-luto	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

“bofteek ma” in Morocco maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Philippines, look for labels such as pierna corta. 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.