Can Ezeltje mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

sirloin primal · Netherlands

Ezeltje

Q: What is Ezeltje in Turkey?

Ezeltje is the Netherlands retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled tri tip.

Q: What is Ezeltje called in Turkey?

Look for tri tip—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is Ezeltje from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

In Turkey, this cut is tri tip.

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Fig. 1 · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank · sirloin primal

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

Primalsirloin

LocationBottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank

In Turkeytri tip

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How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Turkey

rare	Rood	→	Az pişmiş	48–55°C
medium rare	Half doorbakken	→	Az orta	55–60°C
medium	Doorbakken	→	Orta pişmiş	60–65°C
well done	Goed doorbakken	→	Çok pişmiş	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

“Ezeltje” in Netherlands maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Turkey, look for labels such as tri tip. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.