Can Oberschale mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

What is Oberschale in North Macedonia?

Q: What is Oberschale in North Macedonia?

Oberschale is the Germany retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In North Macedonia, the same cut is most often labeled фрикандо.

Q: What is Oberschale called in North Macedonia?

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

Q: What primal is Oberschale from?

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

Close match

oberschale

is very similar to фрикандо in North Macedonia

Ask for: фрикандо

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 North Macedonia

фрикандо

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How to order steak doneness

Germany → North Macedonia

rareBlutig→Крваво48–55°C

medium rareRosa→Слабо печено55–60°C

mediumHalb durch→Средно печено60–65°C

well doneDurch / Gut durch→Добро печено70–100°C

Traditional Macedonian taste is firmly well-done (добро печено). Medium-rare is only found in modern Skopje steakhouses.

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

Detailed explanation

“Oberschale” in Germany maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as фрикандо. 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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