round primal · Uzbekistan
In Estonia, this cut is koot tagumine.
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.
| rare | Xomroq | → | Verine |
| medium rare | Kam pishgan | → | Poolverine |
| medium | O'rtacha | → | Poolküps |
| well done | Yaxshi pishgan | → | Läbiküpsenud |
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.
“yongoqcha” in Uzbekistan maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Estonia, look for labels such as koot tagumine. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.