loin primal · Pakistan
In Ethiopia, this cut is fisilo, also sold as tere siga cut, kitfo cut, le tere siga.
⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rare | → | Tere |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Tibs leb-leb |
| medium | Medium | → | Yetebese |
| well done | Pakka | → | Yetebese kibrit |
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.
“Bachhiya vs Bhains: Pakistan's Dual-Species Retail (Architecturally Novel Pattern)” in Pakistan maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Ethiopia, look for labels such as fisilo · tere siga cut · kitfo cut · le tere siga. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
yemigongo
loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)
fidsh
brisket primal · Breast / lower chest, between the forelegs
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.