Can rasteh mean more than one cut?

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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 rasteh in Turkey.

What is rasteh in Turkey?

Q: What is rasteh in Turkey?

rasteh is the Iran 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 rasteh called in Turkey?

Look for kontrafile—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 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

Iran → Turkey

rareKham→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Az orta55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→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

“rasteh” in Iran 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.