Can pierna larga mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, medium rare is called "Wu fen shu". Rare is "San fen shu" and well done is "Quan shu".

round primal · Philippines

pierna larga

Q: What is pierna larga in Taiwan?

pierna larga is the Philippines retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Taiwan, the same cut is most often labeled hou tui rou.

Q: What is pierna larga called in Taiwan?

Look for hou tui rou—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is pierna larga from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In Taiwan, this cut is hou tui rou.

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Fig. 1 · Outer thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In Taiwanhou tui rou

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How to order steak doneness

Philippines → Taiwan

rare	Hilaw-hilaw pa	→	San fen shu	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Wu fen shu	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Qi fen shu	60–65°C
well done	Lutong-luto	→	Quan shu	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

“pierna larga” in Philippines maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Taiwan, look for labels such as hou tui rou. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.