Can flank steak mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Nicaragua?

In Nicaragua, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is flank steak in Nicaragua?

Q: What is flank steak in Nicaragua?

flank steak is the United States retail name for the flank steak, which sits on the flank primal. In Nicaragua, the same cut is most often labeled falda.

Q: What is flank steak called in Nicaragua?

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

Q: What primal is flank steak from?

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

Exact match

flank steak

is falda in Nicaragua

Ask for: falda

About this cut

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

flank primal · abdominal flank steak

In Nicaragua

falda

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

United States → Nicaragua

rareRare→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Término medio55–60°C

mediumMedium→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneWell done→Bien cocido70–100°C

Traditional Nicaraguan cooking results in Bien Cocido, especially for Asados. Término Medio is a modern steakhouse standard for Punta de Lomo.

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

Detailed explanation

“flank steak” in United States maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Nicaragua, look for labels such as falda. 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.