flank primal · Thailand
In Meghalaya, this cut is flank.
About this cut
Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
| rare | Rae | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Midiam rae | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Midiam | → | Medium |
| well done | Sook | → | Tep tep |
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.
“nuea bai-bua” in Thailand maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Meghalaya, 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.