Can Ezeltje mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Latvia?

In Latvia, medium rare is called "Vidēji asiņains". Rare is "Ar asinīm" and well done is "Pilnībā izcepts".

What is Ezeltje in Latvia?

Q: What is Ezeltje in Latvia?

Ezeltje is the Netherlands retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Latvia, the same cut is most often labeled tri tip.

Q: What is Ezeltje called in Latvia?

Look for tri tip—mapped to Tri Tip (tri-tip).

Q: What primal is Ezeltje from?

Tri Tip is on the sirloin primal (Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank).

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ezeltje

is very similar to tri tip in Latvia

Ask for: tri tip

About this cut

A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

sirloin primal · Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank

In Latvia

tri tip

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Latvia

rareRood→Ar asinīm48–55°C

medium rareHalf doorbakken→Vidēji asiņains55–60°C

mediumDoorbakken→Vidēji izcepts60–65°C

well doneGoed doorbakken→Pilnībā izcepts70–100°C

Latvian home cooking leans well-done. Riga steakhouses use international English terms for rare/medium; the Latvian 'Ar asinīm' (with blood) is traditional but culturally understood as old-school.

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

Detailed explanation

“Ezeltje” in Netherlands maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Latvia, look for labels such as tri tip. A triangular cut from the bottom sirloin (tensor fasciae latae muscle). Popularized by Santa Maria-style California BBQ. Lean with a pronounced grain that changes direction. Best grilled whole to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

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