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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 flanksteak in Iran?

Q: What is flanksteak in Iran?

flanksteak is the Switzerland retail name for the flank steak, which sits on the flank primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled flank.

Q: What is flanksteak called in Iran?

Look for flank—mapped to Flank (flank steak).

Q: What primal is flanksteak from?

Flank is on the flank primal (abdominal flank steak).

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flanksteak

is very similar to flank in Iran

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About this cut

Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

flank primal · abdominal flank steak

In Iran

flank

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How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Iran

rareBleu→Kham48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumÀ point→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→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

“flanksteak” in Switzerland maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Iran, look for labels such as flank. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

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