Can cecina nic mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Peru?

In Peru, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Término Inglés" and well done is "Bien cocido".

plate primal · Nicaragua

cecina nic

Q: What is cecina nic in Peru?

cecina nic is the Nicaragua retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In Peru, the same cut is most often labeled entraña.

Q: What is cecina nic called in Peru?

Look for entraña—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is cecina nic from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

In Peru, this cut is entraña.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Fig. 1 · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec) · plate primal

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

Primalplate

Locationdiaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)

In Peruentraña

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How to order steak doneness

Nicaragua → Peru

rare	Rojo	→	Término Inglés	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Bien cocido	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

“cecina nic” in Nicaragua maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Peru, look for labels such as entraña. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.