round primal · Uzbekistan
In North Macedonia, this cut is frikando.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Xomroq | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Kam pishgan | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | O'rtacha | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Yaxshi pishgan | → | Добро печено |
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.
“son ichki” in Uzbekistan maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as frikando. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.