Can huft mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Kenya?

In Kenya, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Imeiva".

sirloin primal · Switzerland

huft

Q: What is huft in Kenya?

huft is the Switzerland retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Kenya, the same cut is most often labeled tri tip.

Q: What is huft called in Kenya?

Look for tri tip—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is huft from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

In Kenya, this cut is tri tip.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

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Fig. 1 · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank · sirloin primal

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

Primalsirloin

LocationBottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank

In Kenyatri tip

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How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Kenya

rare	Bleu	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Saignant	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	À point	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Imeiva	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

“huft” in Switzerland maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Kenya, look for labels such as tri tip. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.