Can tonki kray mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Germany?

In Germany, medium rare is called "Rosa". Rare is "Blutig" and well done is "Durch / Gut durch".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Germany?

Ask for "Ein Rumpsteak bitte, rosa gebraten" when looking for tonki kray in Germany.

What is tonki kray in Germany?

Q: What is tonki kray in Germany?

tonki kray is the Belarus retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Germany, the same cut is most often labeled Rumpsteak.

Q: What is tonki kray called in Germany?

Look for Rumpsteak—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is tonki kray from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

Close match

tonki kray

is very similar to Rumpsteak in Germany

Ask for: Rumpsteak

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Germany

Rumpsteak

Say this at the butcher

“Ein Rumpsteak bitte, rosa gebraten”

German Rumpsteak = US NY Strip, not rump

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Belarus → Germany

rareZ kryvyoy→Blutig48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Rosa55–60°C

mediumSyarednyay prazharki→Halb durch60–65°C

well doneDobra prazhanae→Durch / Gut durch70–100°C

German steaks are traditionally cooked more than French or American preferences. Medium (Rosa) is the most common order.

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

Detailed explanation

“tonki kray” in Belarus maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Germany, look for labels such as Rumpsteak. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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