cutranslator

round primal · Pakistan

raan

In El Salvador, this cut is posta negra.

Close match · Confidence 0.80
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 El Salvadorposta negra

How to order steak doneness

rareRareRojo
medium rareMedium rareTérmino medio
mediumMediumTres cuartos
well donePakkaBien cocida

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

“raan” in Pakistan maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In El Salvador, look for labels such as posta negra. 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.

Keep exploring

Related cuts

Compare with similar cuts

raan in other countries

Show all 97 destinations →

Top round (inside round) around the world

Show all 76 source countries →

People also ask about this cut

What is raan in El Salvador?
raan maps to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in this ontology; in El Salvador, look for labels such as posta negra.

Translate it in another country

What is raan called in El Salvador?
In El Salvador, raan corresponds to Inside Round; common retail wording includes posta negra.

Translate it in another country

Where does raan come from on the cow?
raan refers to top round (inside round) on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

Translate it in another country

Show 7 more questions
What primal is raan from?
raan is tied to the round primal as Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Translate it in another country

Is raan the same as ribeye?
No—raan maps to top round (inside round) (Inside Round), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

Translate it in another country

Is raan the same as Outside Round?
No—raan is top round (inside round); Outside Round is bottom round (outside round), a different canonical cut.

Translate it in another country

How is raan different from Eye Of Round?
top round (inside round) (Inside Round) differs from eye of round by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

Translate it in another country

What is the canonical beef cut for raan?
raan resolves to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

Translate it in another country

What should I ask for at a El Salvador butcher?
Ask for posta negra and mention Inside Round if needed—the mapped retail names above match top round (inside round).

Translate it in another country

Why might raan be less common in El Salvador?
raan is a Islamic Republic of Pakistan retail term; El Salvador shops may use different names for the same top round (inside round) muscle.

Translate it in another country

Explore more cuts

How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.