Can nu mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Latvia?

In Latvia, medium rare is called "Vidēji asiņains". Rare is "Ar asinīm" and well done is "Pilnībā izcepts".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Latvia?

Ask for "Viltotais filejs — tikai sautēšanai" when looking for nu in Latvia.

round primal · Turkey

nu

Q: What is nu in Latvia?

nu is the Turkey retail name for the eye of round, which sits on the round primal. In Latvia, the same cut is most often labeled viltotais filejs.

Q: What is nu called in Latvia?

Look for viltotais filejs—mapped to Eye Of Round (eye of round).

Q: What primal is nu from?

Eye Of Round is on the round primal (Small oval muscle within the outside round).

In Latvia, this cut is viltotais filejs.

Cultural equivalent · Confidence 0.80

Fig. 1 · Small oval muscle within the outside round · round primal

About this cut

A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.

Primalround

LocationSmall oval muscle within the outside round

In Latviaviltotais filejs

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How to order steak doneness

Turkey → Latvia

rare	Az pişmiş	→	Ar asinīm	48–55°C
medium rare	Az orta	→	Vidēji asiņains	55–60°C
medium	Orta pişmiş	→	Vidēji izcepts	60–65°C
well done	Çok pişmiş	→	Pilnībā izcepts	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

“Nu” in Turkey maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Latvia, look for labels such as viltotais filejs. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.