Can rasteh mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Colombia?

In Colombia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Cruda" and well done is "Bien asada".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Colombia?

Ask for "Churrasco, término medio" when looking for rasteh in Colombia.

What is rasteh in Colombia?

Q: What is rasteh in Colombia?

rasteh is the Iran retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Churrasco.

Q: What is rasteh called in Colombia?

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

Q: What primal is rasteh from?

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

Exact match

rasteh

is Churrasco in Colombia

Ask for: Churrasco

About this cut

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

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Colombia

Churrasco

Say this at the butcher

“Churrasco, término medio”

In Colombia, churrasco means striploin steak — not a cooking method

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → Colombia

rareKham→Cruda48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Bien asada70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“rasteh” in Iran maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Colombia, look for labels such as Churrasco. 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.