Can kontra mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

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 should I ask for at a butcher in Turkey?

Ask for "Kontrafile, biftek olarak" when looking for kontra in Turkey.

What is kontra in Turkey?

Q: What is kontra in Turkey?

kontra is the Greece retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled kontrafile.

Q: What is kontra called in Turkey?

Look for kontrafile—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is kontra from?

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

Exact match

kontra

is kontrafile in Turkey

Ask for: kontrafile

About this cut

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

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Turkey

kontrafile

Say this at the butcher

“Kontrafile, biftek olarak”

'Striploin, as steak'

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Greece → Turkey

rareΑνίσπαστο→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareΜισοψημένο→Az orta55–60°C

mediumΜέτριο→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneΚαλοψημένο→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

“kontra” in Greece maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Turkey, look for labels such as kontrafile. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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