Can pollo ganso mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

What is pollo ganso in Turkey?

Q: What is pollo ganso in Turkey?

pollo ganso is the Chile retail name for the eye of round, which sits on the round primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled nu.

Q: What is pollo ganso called in Turkey?

Look for nu—mapped to Eye Of Round (eye of round).

Q: What primal is pollo ganso from?

Eye Of Round is on the round primal (Small oval muscle within the outside round).

Exact match

pollo ganso

is nu in Turkey

Ask for: nu

About this cut

A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.

round primal · Small oval muscle within the outside round

In Turkey

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How to order steak doneness

Chile → Turkey

rareA lo inglés→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareA punto→Az orta55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Çok pişmiş70–100°C

Turkish cuisine traditionally serves grilled meats well-done. Az pişmiş (rare) is uncommon outside modern Istanbul steakhouses.

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

Detailed explanation

“pollo ganso” in Chile maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Turkey, look for labels such as nu. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.

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