loin primal · Netherlands
In Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, this cut is naram mansa himachal, also sold as naram uttarakhand.(water buffalo (buff))
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rood | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Half doorbakken | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Doorbakken | → | Medium |
| well done | Goed doorbakken | → | Well done |
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.
“Ossenhaas” in Netherlands maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, look for labels such as naram mansa himachal · naram uttarakhand. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.