Can thin skirt mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Masak penuh".

What is thin skirt in Malaysia?

Q: What is thin skirt in Malaysia?

thin skirt is the Australia retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In Malaysia, the same cut is most often labeled skirt.

Q: What is thin skirt called in Malaysia?

Look for skirt—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is thin skirt from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

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thin skirt

is very similar to skirt in Malaysia

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About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

plate primal · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)

In Malaysia

skirt

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How to order steak doneness

Australia → Malaysia

rareRare→Rare48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMedium→Medium60–65°C

well doneWell done→Masak penuh70–100°C

Traditional Malaysian beef is almost always served Masak penuh (well done) — reflecting both Islamic cultural preferences and the local grass-fed beef toughness that requires long cooking. High-end Kuala Lumpur steakhouses use English terms. Rare beef is uncommon in local homes.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“thin skirt” in Australia maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Malaysia, look for labels such as skirt. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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