round primal · North Macedonia
In Singapore, this cut is topside, also sold as niu rou wan meat sg, minced beef extra lean.
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.
| rare | Крваво | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Слабо печено | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Средно печено | → | Medium |
| well done | Добро печено | → | 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.
“frikando” in North Macedonia maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Singapore, look for labels such as topside · niu rou wan meat sg · minced beef extra lean. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.