flank primal · Thailand
In Switzerland, this cut is flanksteak.
About this cut
Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
| rare | Rae | → | Bleu |
| medium rare | Midiam rae | → | Saignant |
| medium | Midiam | → | À point |
| well done | Sook | → | Bien cuit |
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 Switzerland, look for labels such as flanksteak. 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.