Can tri-tip mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Ethiopia?

In Ethiopia, medium rare is called "Tibs leb-leb". Rare is "Tere" and well done is "Yetebese kibrit".

What is tri-tip in Ethiopia?

Q: What is tri-tip in Ethiopia?

tri-tip is the United States retail name for the tri-tip, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Ethiopia, the same cut is most often labeled tri tip.

Q: What is tri-tip called in Ethiopia?

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

Q: What primal is tri-tip 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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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 Ethiopia

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How to order steak doneness

United States → Ethiopia

rareRare→Tere48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Tibs leb-leb55–60°C

mediumMedium→Yetebese60–65°C

well doneWell done→Yetebese kibrit70–100°C

Ethiopia operates on a unique doneness spectrum where 'raw' (Tere) is a PREMIUM positive grade, not a problematic fringe option. Premium Tere Siga and Kitfo are deliberately uncooked. Tibs Leb-Leb is the warm-but-lightly-cooked compromise. Standard cooked Tibs (Yetebese) is medium-well. Wot stews simmer for hours, producing extremely well-done results. The tradition's two poles — premium raw and slow-cooked stew — bypass the medium-rare/medium spectrum that dominates Western steakhouse culture.

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

Detailed explanation

“tri-tip” in United States maps to canonical tri tip (sirloin: Bottom sirloin, triangular muscle at the base of the sirloin near the flank). In Ethiopia, 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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What is tri-tip in Ethiopia?

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