Can Ganso mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, medium rare is called "Half doorbakken". Rare is "Rood" and well done is "Goed doorbakken".

What is Ganso in Netherlands?

Q: What is Ganso in Netherlands?

Ganso is the Portugal retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Netherlands, the same cut is most often labeled Platte Bil.

Q: What is Ganso called in Netherlands?

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

Q: What primal is Ganso from?

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

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ganso

is very similar to Platte Bil in Netherlands

Ask for: Platte Bil

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 Netherlands

Platte Bil

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How to order steak doneness

Portugal → Netherlands

rareMal passado→Rood48–55°C

medium rareMal passado/ao ponto→Half doorbakken55–60°C

mediumAo ponto→Doorbakken60–65°C

well doneBem passado→Goed doorbakken70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“Ganso” in Portugal maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Netherlands, look for labels such as Platte Bil. 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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