Can bola de lomo 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 bola de lomo in Turkey?

Q: What is bola de lomo in Turkey?

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

Q: What is bola de lomo called in Turkey?

Look for yumurta—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 yumurta in Turkey

Ask for: yumurta

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 Turkey

yumurta

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How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → Turkey

rareJugoso→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareA punto→Az orta55–60°C

mediumCocido→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→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

“bola de lomo” in Uruguay maps to canonical sirloin tip (round: Front of the rear leg, between sirloin and round). In Turkey, look for labels such as yumurta. 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.