sirloin primal · Qatar
In Estonia, this cut is sisetükk.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.
| rare | Nay | → | Verine |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Poolverine |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Poolküps |
| well done | Nadij tamaman | → | Läbiküpsenud |
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.
“wesh el-fakhda qa” in Qatar maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Estonia, look for labels such as sisetükk. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.