Can bola de lomo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Egypt?

In Egypt, medium rare is called "Nص istiwah khafif". Rare is "Nay fe nay" and well done is "Mestewy awy".

What is bola de lomo in Egypt?

Q: What is bola de lomo in Egypt?

bola de lomo is the Uruguay retail name for the sirloin tip (knuckle), which sits on the round primal. In Egypt, the same cut is most often labeled sammanah.

Q: What is bola de lomo called in Egypt?

Look for sammanah—mapped to Sirloin Tip (sirloin tip (knuckle)).

Q: What primal is bola de lomo from?

Sirloin Tip is on the round primal (Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round).

Exact match

bola de lomo

is sammanah in Egypt

Ask for: sammanah

About this cut

Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

round primal · Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round

In Egypt

sammanah

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How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → Egypt

rareJugoso→Nay fe nay48–55°C

medium rareA punto→Nص istiwah khafif55–60°C

mediumCocido→Mestewy noss noss60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Mestewy awy70–100°C

Traditional Egyptian preference is Mestewy awy (well done). Medium rare is a modern Cairo steakhouse phenomenon, uncommon in home cooking.

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

Detailed explanation

“bola de lomo” in Uruguay maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Egypt, look for labels such as sammanah. Also called the knuckle. A lean, moderately tender cut from the front of the round, near the sirloin. Used for roasts, kabobs, and stir-fry. Not from the sirloin despite the name.

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