Can flanksteak mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

What is flanksteak in Turkey?

Q: What is flanksteak in Turkey?

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

Q: What is flanksteak called in Turkey?

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

Q: What primal is flanksteak from?

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

Close match

flanksteak

is very similar to boşluk in Turkey

Ask for: boşluk

About this cut

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

flank primal · abdominal flank steak

In Turkey

boşluk

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Turkey

rareBleu→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Az orta55–60°C

mediumÀ point→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Çok pişmiş70–100°C

Turkish cuisine traditionally serves grilled meats well-done. Az pişmiş (rare) is uncommon outside modern Istanbul steakhouses.

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 Turkey, look for labels such as boşluk. 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.