Can antrecote mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Brazil?

In Brazil, medium rare is called "Ao ponto para mal". Rare is "Mal passada" and well done is "Bem passada".

What is antrecote in Brazil?

Q: What is antrecote in Brazil?

antrecote is the Iran retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Brazil, the same cut is most often labeled Bife de ancho (context).

Q: What is antrecote called in Brazil?

Look for Bife de ancho (context)—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is antrecote from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

Close match

antrecote

is very similar to Bife de ancho (context) in Brazil

Ask for: Bife de ancho (context)

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

rib primal · upper rib / rib eye muscle

In Brazil

Bife de ancho (context)

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → Brazil

rareKham→Mal passada48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Ao ponto para mal55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Ao ponto60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Bem passada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“antrecote” in Iran maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Brazil, look for labels such as Bife de ancho (context). Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

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