Can bofteek mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in South Korea?

In South Korea, medium rare is called "Mi-di-eom re-eo". Rare is "Re-eo" and well done is "Wel-deon".

What is bofteek in South Korea?

Q: What is bofteek in South Korea?

bofteek is the Egypt retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In South Korea, the same cut is most often labeled seolgidu.

Q: What is bofteek called in South Korea?

Look for seolgidu—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is bofteek from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

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Cultural equivalent

bofteek

has no direct equivalent in South Korea. Closest: seolgidu

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In South Korea

seolgidu

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Egypt → South Korea

rareNay fe nay→Re-eo48–55°C

medium rareNص istiwah khafif→Mi-di-eom re-eo55–60°C

mediumMestewy noss noss→Mi-di-eom60–65°C

well doneMestewy awy→Wel-deon70–100°C

Korean BBQ is cooked at the table by diners to their preference, so doneness terminology is primarily for steakhouse contexts. Phonetic English borrows are standard. For raw beef (Yukhoe, 육회), different terminology applies. Korean home cooking traditionally prefers Wel-deon for safety and texture.

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

Detailed explanation

“Bofteek” in Egypt maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In South Korea, look for labels such as seolgidu. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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