Can Fesa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What should I ask for at a butcher in New Zealand?

Ask for "Beef Schnitzel, two for tonight" when looking for Fesa in New Zealand.

What is Fesa in New Zealand?

Q: What is Fesa in New Zealand?

Fesa is the Italy retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In New Zealand, the same cut is most often labeled topside nz or schnitzel nz.

Q: What is Fesa called in New Zealand?

Look for topside nz, schnitzel nz—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 topside nz in New Zealand

Ask for: topside nz or schnitzel nz

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 New Zealand

topside nz · schnitzel nz

Say this at the butcher

“Beef Schnitzel, two for tonight”

Mechanically tenderized topside — NZ retail-specific cut request

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → New Zealand

rareAl sangue→Rare48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Medium60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Well done70–100°C

NZ dining defaults to Medium for grass-fed cuts like Sirloin and Rump because grass-fed beef toughens at higher temperatures more rapidly than grain-fed. Lower cooking temperatures (Medium-Rare to Medium) preserve juiciness in NZ beef. Eye Fillet is typically served Medium-Rare. Important note for US visitors: NZ grass-fed beef should be cooked at LOWER temperatures than equivalent USDA cuts to compensate for the leaner profile.

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 New Zealand, look for labels such as topside nz · schnitzel nz. 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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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.