Can knuckle mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Masak penuh".

What is knuckle in Malaysia?

Q: What is knuckle in Malaysia?

knuckle is the Ireland retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Malaysia, the same cut is most often labeled daging kelapa.

Q: What is knuckle called in Malaysia?

Look for daging kelapa—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is knuckle from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

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knuckle

is very similar to daging kelapa in Malaysia

Ask for: daging kelapa

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In Malaysia

daging kelapa

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How to order steak doneness

Ireland → Malaysia

rareRare→Rare48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMedium→Medium60–65°C

well doneWell done→Masak penuh70–100°C

Traditional Malaysian beef is almost always served Masak penuh (well done) — reflecting both Islamic cultural preferences and the local grass-fed beef toughness that requires long cooking. High-end Kuala Lumpur steakhouses use English terms. Rare beef is uncommon in local homes.

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

Detailed explanation

“knuckle” in Ireland maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Malaysia, look for labels such as daging kelapa. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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