Can paahtopaisti mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Inside Round in this dataset—see alternatives below.

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 paahtopaisti in Turkey?

Q: What is paahtopaisti in Turkey?

paahtopaisti is the Finland retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled sokum.

Q: What is paahtopaisti called in Turkey?

Look for sokum—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is paahtopaisti from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

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

Cultural equivalent

paahtopaisti

has no direct equivalent in Turkey. Closest: sokum

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Turkey

sokum

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Finland → Turkey

rareRaaka→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Az orta55–60°C

mediumMedium→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneKypsä→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

“Paahtopaisti” in Finland maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Turkey, look for labels such as sokum. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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Alternatives (Finland → Turkey)

inside round

60% · Multiple interpretations

Region: Turkey

Canonical: inside round

May also come from inside round

Related cuts

sirloin cap (sirloin)tri tip (sirloin)

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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.