Can frikando mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Greece?

In Greece, medium rare is called "Μισοψημένο". Rare is "Ανίσπαστο" and well done is "Καλοψημένο".

round primal · North Macedonia

frikando

Q: What is frikando in Greece?

frikando is the North Macedonia retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Greece, the same cut is most often labeled tranti.

Q: What is frikando called in Greece?

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

Q: What primal is frikando from?

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

In Greece, this cut is tranti.

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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 Greecetranti

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How to order steak doneness

North Macedonia → Greece

rare	Крваво	→	Ανίσπαστο	48–55°C
medium rare	Слабо печено	→	Μισοψημένο	55–60°C
medium	Средно печено	→	Μέτριο	60–65°C
well done	Добро печено	→	Καλοψημένο	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

“frikando” in North Macedonia maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Greece, look for labels such as tranti. 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.