Can Sottofesa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, medium rare is called "Tái vừa". Rare is "Tái" and well done is "Chín kỹ".

What is Sottofesa in Vietnam?

Q: What is Sottofesa in Vietnam?

Sottofesa is the Italy retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Vietnam, the same cut is most often labeled outside round.

Q: What is Sottofesa called in Vietnam?

Look for outside round—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is Sottofesa from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

sottofesa

is very similar to outside round in Vietnam

Ask for: outside round

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

round primal · Outer thigh of the hindquarter

In Vietnam

outside round

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → Vietnam

rareAl sangue→Tái48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Tái vừa55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Vừa60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Chín kỹ70–100°C

Vietnam has a unique Phở-specific doneness scale layered over the steakhouse scale. 'Tái' means both 'rare' (steakhouse) AND 'raw-cooked-by-broth' (Phở). 'Chín' means 'fully cooked' in Phở context. The overlap creates some natural ambiguity that's culturally navigated by context. Home cooking defaults to Chín kỹ (well done).

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

Detailed explanation

“Sottofesa” in Italy maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Vietnam, look for labels such as outside round. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

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