Can aiguillette mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Ecuador?

In Ecuador, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Término Inglés" and well done is "Bien cocida".

What is aiguillette in Ecuador?

Q: What is aiguillette in Ecuador?

aiguillette is the Belgium retail name for the sirloin flap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Ecuador, the same cut is most often labeled sirloin flap.

Q: What is aiguillette called in Ecuador?

Look for sirloin flap—mapped to Sirloin Flap (sirloin flap).

Q: What primal is aiguillette from?

Sirloin Flap is on the sirloin primal (sirloin flap / bottom sirloin flap).

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Approximate

aiguillette

The closest Ecuador equivalent is sirloin flap

Ask for: sirloin flap

About this cut

Thin, loose-grained flap from the bottom sirloin; overlaps skirt/flank in some regional breakdowns.

sirloin primal · sirloin flap / bottom sirloin flap

In Ecuador

sirloin flap

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Belgium → Ecuador

rareSaignant→Término Inglés48–55°C

medium rareÀ point→Término medio55–60°C

mediumÀ point cuit→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Bien cocida70–100°C

Ecuador also splits regionally: the coastal Guayaquil steak culture is closer to international standards (Término Medio); the Sierra (Quito) tradition leans Well Done for home cooking, especially for Bistec Encebollado.

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

Detailed explanation

“aiguillette” in Belgium maps to canonical sirloin flap (sirloin: sirloin flap / bottom sirloin flap). In Ecuador, look for labels such as sirloin flap. Thin, loose-grained flap from the bottom sirloin; overlaps skirt/flank in some regional breakdowns.

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