Can Fesa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Croatia?

In Croatia, medium rare is called "Slabije pečeno". Rare is "Krvavo" and well done is "Jače pečeno".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Croatia?

Ask for "Frikando za pašticadu" when looking for Fesa in Croatia.

What is Fesa in Croatia?

Q: What is Fesa in Croatia?

Fesa is the Italy retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Croatia, the same cut is most often labeled frikando.

Q: What is Fesa called in Croatia?

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

Q: What primal is Fesa from?

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

Close match

fesa

is very similar to frikando in Croatia

Ask for: frikando

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 Croatia

frikando

Say this at the butcher

“Frikando za pašticadu”

Specifying the dish communicates the exact cut and prep needed

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Croatia

rareAl sangue→Krvavo48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Slabije pečeno55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Srednje pečeno60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Jače pečeno70–100°C

Croatian cuisine is warming to medium-rare steaks, especially in coastal cities. Traditional inland cooking defaults to well-done.

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

Detailed explanation

“Fesa” in Italy maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Croatia, look for labels such as frikando. 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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