What is fillet sa in Uganda?

fillet sa is the South Africa retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Uganda, the same cut is most often labeled nyama engonvu, nyama egonda, or luwombo cut.

Can fillet sa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Uganda?

In Uganda, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Erimye / Well done".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Uganda?

Ask for "Nyama Engonvu, clean cubes — Luwombo: sear, banana leaf, peanut sauce, steam" when looking for fillet sa in Uganda.

loin primal · South Africa

fillet sa

Q: What is fillet sa called in Uganda?

Look for nyama engonvu, nyama egonda, luwombo cut—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is fillet sa from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Uganda, this cut is nyama engonvu, also sold as nyama egonda, luwombo cut.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Ugandanyama engonvu · nyama egonda · luwombo cut

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How to order steak doneness

South Africa → Uganda

rare	Rare	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Erimye / Well done	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

“fillet sa” in South Africa maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Uganda, look for labels such as nyama engonvu · nyama egonda · luwombo cut. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.