Can schale mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Croatia?

In Croatia, medium rare is called "Slabije pečeno". Rare is "Krvavo" and well done is "Jače pečeno".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Croatia?

Ask for "Frikando za pašticadu" when looking for schale in Croatia.

What is schale in Croatia?

Q: What is schale in Croatia?

schale is the Austria retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Croatia, the same cut is most often labeled frikando.

Q: What is schale called in Croatia?

Look for frikando—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is schale from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

schale

is very similar to frikando in Croatia

Ask for: 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.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In Croatia

frikando

Say this at the butcher

“Frikando za pašticadu”

Specifying the dish communicates the exact cut and prep needed

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Austria → Croatia

rareBlutig→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumHalbdurch→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well doneDurch→Jače pečeno70–100°C

Croatian cuisine is warming to medium-rare steaks, especially in coastal cities. Traditional inland cooking defaults to well-done.

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

Detailed explanation

“schale” in Austria maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Croatia, 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.

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