loin primal · South Korea
In Egypt, this cut is erq filletu.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Re-eo | → | Nay fe nay |
| medium rare | Mi-di-eom re-eo | → | Nص istiwah khafif |
| medium | Mi-di-eom | → | Mestewy noss noss |
| well done | Wel-deon | → | Mestewy awy |
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.
“ansim” in South Korea maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Egypt, look for labels such as erq filletu. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.