Can picanha mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Iran?

In Iran, medium rare is called "Kam-pokhteh". Rare is "Kham" and well done is "Kamelan Pokhteh".

What is picanha in Iran?

Q: What is picanha in Iran?

picanha is the Ecuador retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled coulotte.

Q: What is picanha called in Iran?

Look for coulotte—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is picanha from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

Exact match

picanha

is coulotte in Iran

Ask for: coulotte

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

sirloin primal · top sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Iran

coulotte

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Ecuador → Iran

rareTérmino Inglés→Kham48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneBien cocida→Kamelan Pokhteh70–100°C

Iranian cuisine strongly favors thoroughly cooked meat. Rare is essentially never served — Kham is more a theoretical label than a home order.

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

Detailed explanation

“picanha” in Ecuador maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Iran, look for labels such as coulotte. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

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