Flank steak
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The flank steak is a beef steak cut from the abdominal muscles or lower chest of the cow. The cut is common in Colombia, where it is known as sobrebarriga, literally meaning "over the belly".[1] A thin flank steak in South America is known as a matambre in Spanish. In Brazil, it is called fraldinha which literally translates to "little diaper" - named because of its position near the cow's groin and also its shape like a cloth diaper. Similarily, a French butcher would refer to it as the bavette, which also means "bib".
Description[edit]
A relatively long and flat cut, flank steak is used in a variety of dishes including London broil and as an alternative to the traditional skirt steak in fajitas. It can be grilled, pan-fried, broiled, or braised for increased tenderness. Grain (meat fibre) is very apparent in flank steaks, as it comes from a well-exercised part of the cow, and many chefs cut across the grain to make the meat more tender. It is frequently used in Asian cuisine, often sold in Chinese markets as "stir-fry beef", and is served in French cuisine as an at most medium-rare steak.
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References[edit]
- ^ Miller, Bryan (June 1, 1983). "Sobrebarriga a las Brasas (Flank steak Colombian-style)". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
External links[edit]
The dictionary definition of flank steak at Wiktionary
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