Can bilog mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Iran?

In Iran, medium rare is called "Kam-pokhteh". Rare is "Kham" and well done is "Kamelan Pokhteh".

What is bilog in Iran?

Q: What is bilog in Iran?

bilog is the Philippines retail name for the eye of round, which sits on the round primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled maghz-e raan.

Q: What is bilog called in Iran?

Look for maghz-e raan—mapped to Eye Of Round (eye of round).

Q: What primal is bilog from?

Eye Of Round is on the round primal (Small oval muscle within the outside round).

Close match

bilog

is very similar to maghz-e raan in Iran

Ask for: maghz-e raan

About this cut

A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.

round primal · Small oval muscle within the outside round

In Iran

maghz-e raan

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Philippines → Iran

rareHilaw-hilaw pa→Kham48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumMedium→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneLutong-luto→Kamelan Pokhteh70–100°C

Iranian cuisine strongly favors thoroughly cooked meat. Rare is essentially never served — Kham is more a theoretical label than a home order.

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

Detailed explanation

“bilog” in Philippines maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Iran, look for labels such as maghz-e raan. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.

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