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Flank steak is a cut of beef
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
steak
A steak is a thick cut of meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, sometimes including a bone. It is normally grilled or fried. Steak can be diced, cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into pat ...
taken from the abdominal muscles of the cow, located just behind the plate and in front of the rear quarter. It is a long, flat cut with a significant grain, and is known for its bold flavor and chewiness.
Terminology
French butchers call the cut ''bavette'', which means "bib". InBrazil
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, it is called ''fraldinha'' ("little diaper"). The cut is common in Colombia, where they call it '' sobrebarriga'' ("over the belly"); ''sobrebarriga a la brasa'' is a Colombian recipe for braised flank steak. Argentina
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, Uruguay
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, and Rio Grande do Sul call flank steak ''vacío'' ("empty").
Use
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
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, often sold in Chinese markets as " stir-fry beef", and is served in French cuisine as an at most medium-rare steak. Flank also serves as a common cut for steak jerky.
See also
* * List of steak dishes * Sirloin steak * Ribeye steak * Hanger steak * Skirt steak * Flap steakReferences
External links
* Cuts of beef Mexican cuisine {{mexico-cuisine-stub ca:Falda