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round primal · Turkey

yumurta

In Argentina, this cut is Bola de lomo.

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Fig. 1 · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round · round primal

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

Primalround
LocationFront of the rear leg, between sirloin and round
In ArgentinaBola de lomo

How to order steak doneness

rareAz pişmişJugoso
medium rareAz ortaA punto
mediumOrta pişmişCocido
well doneÇok pişmişBien cocido

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

“yumurta” in Turkey maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Argentina, look for labels such as Bola de lomo. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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What is yumurta in Argentina?
yumurta maps to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) in this ontology; in Argentina, look for labels such as Bola de lomo.

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What is yumurta called in Argentina?
In Argentina, yumurta corresponds to Sirloin Tip; common retail wording includes Bola de lomo.

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Where does yumurta come from on the cow?
yumurta refers to sirloin tip (knuckle) on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

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What primal is yumurta from?
yumurta is tied to the round primal as Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

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Is yumurta the same as ribeye?
No—yumurta maps to sirloin tip (knuckle) (Sirloin Tip), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is yumurta the same as Tri Tip?
No—yumurta is sirloin tip (knuckle); Tri Tip is tri-tip, a different canonical cut.

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How is yumurta different from Top Sirloin?
sirloin tip (knuckle) (Sirloin Tip) differs from top sirloin by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for yumurta?
yumurta resolves to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Argentina butcher?
Ask for Bola de lomo and mention Sirloin Tip if needed—the mapped retail names above match sirloin tip (knuckle).

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Why might yumurta be less common in Argentina?
yumurta is a Turkey retail term; Argentina shops may use different names for the same sirloin tip (knuckle) muscle.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.