Can asado de tira mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Short Ribs in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What should I ask for at a butcher in France?

Ask for "Contre-filet, cuisson saignante" when looking for asado de tira in France.

What is asado de tira in France?

Q: What is asado de tira in France?

asado de tira is the Ecuador retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Contre-filet.

Q: What is asado de tira called in France?

Look for Contre-filet—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is asado de tira from?

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

Cultural equivalent

asado ambiguity lomo de asado vs asado de tira

has no direct equivalent in France. Closest: Contre-filet

About this cut

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

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In France

Contre-filet

Say this at the butcher

“Contre-filet, cuisson saignante”

Saignant is the default preferred doneness in France

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Ecuador → France

rareTérmino Inglés→Saignant48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→À point55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Entre à point et bien cuit60–65°C

well doneBien cocida→Bien cuit70–100°C

Most French steaks are served rare (saignant) by default. Asking for bien cuit may surprise your waiter.

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

Detailed explanation

“Asado Ambiguity (Lomo de Asado vs Asado de Tira)” in Ecuador maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In France, look for labels such as Contre-filet. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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Alternatives (Ecuador → France)

Plat de côtes

85% · High confidence match

Region: France

Canonical: short ribs

'Asado de Tira' = Short ribs, crosscut

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Other countries & routes

Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

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