flank primal · Russia
In Saudi Arabia, this cut is flank.
About this cut
Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
| rare | С кровью | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Хорошо прожаренный | → | Matboukh jayidan |
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 Saudi Arabia, look for labels such as flank. 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.