flank primal · Russia
In Australia, this cut is bavette.
About this cut
Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
| rare | С кровью | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Хорошо прожаренный | → | 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.
“pashina” in Russia maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Australia, look for labels such as bavette. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.