Can huft 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 huft in Iran?

Q: What is huft in Iran?

huft is the Switzerland retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled tri tip.

Q: What is huft called in Iran?

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

Q: What primal is huft 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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Approximate

huft

The closest Iran equivalent is tri tip

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 Iran

tri tip

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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

“huft” in Switzerland maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Iran, 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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