Can Controfiletto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Russia?

In Russia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "С кровью" and well done is "Хорошо прожаренный".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Russia?

Ask for "Дайте стейк из тонкого края" when looking for Controfiletto in Russia.

What is Controfiletto in Russia?

Q: What is Controfiletto in Russia?

Controfiletto is the Italy retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Russia, the same cut is most often labeled tonkiy kray.

Q: What is Controfiletto called in Russia?

Look for tonkiy kray—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is Controfiletto from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

Exact match

controfiletto

is tonkiy kray in Russia

Ask for: tonkiy kray

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Russia

tonkiy kray

Say this at the butcher

“Дайте стейк из тонкого края”

'Steak from the thin edge' — Russian striploin

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Russia

rareAl sangue→С кровью48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Medium60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Хорошо прожаренный70–100°C

Russian steaks are traditionally cooked medium to well-done. Rare (с кровью, 'with blood') is historically uncommon.

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

Detailed explanation

“Controfiletto” in Italy maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Russia, look for labels such as tonkiy kray. 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.