Can sar-sineh mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Romania?

In Romania, medium rare is called "Mediu spre rar". Rare is "În sânge" and well done is "Bine făcut".

What is sar-sineh in Romania?

Q: What is sar-sineh in Romania?

sar-sineh is the Iran retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Romania, the same cut is most often labeled capac.

Q: What is sar-sineh called in Romania?

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

Q: What primal is sar-sineh from?

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

Close match

sar sineh

is very similar to capac in Romania

Ask for: capac

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 Romania

capac

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → Romania

rareKham→În sânge48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Mediu spre rar55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Mediu60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Bine făcut70–100°C

Romanian cuisine traditionally favors well-done for stews and soups. Medium is the modern standard in Bucharest steakhouses.

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

Detailed explanation

“sar-sineh” in Iran maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Romania, look for labels such as capac. 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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