Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan)
The biggest and most prized grade of red mullet, a larger piece with richer flesh. Best crisp-fried or over charcoal.
Also known as: sultan ibrahim, large red mullet, barbouni abu sultan
Available preparation
- Whole, as caughtNo preparation
- Gutted and scaledReady to cook · +20 EGP kg
Order any time and it arrives the next day anywhere in Greater Cairo, in a sealed ice box. Pay by wallet or cash on delivery.
How Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan) is cooked
Abu sultan is the big red mullet, so it takes the charcoal as well as the pan. Crisp-fried in flour is the classic, and whole over charcoal brings out all of its rich taste. Ask for it gutted and scaled, and keep it whole.
How to choose Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan)
The difference from ordinary red mullet is size: abu sultan is a much bigger piece with more flesh, which is what lifts its price. In the Levant it is called sultan ibrahim. The red should be clear and bright and the eye clear.
Questions about Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan)
How much is Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan) today?
Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan) is 700 EGP per kilo today. That is the price delivered to your door across Greater Cairo, with preparation at a flat per-kilo rate, and prices update every morning.
How is Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan) weighed?
We weigh it whole before cleaning, as any fishmonger does. Cleaning and cutting are a fixed price per kilo shown before you add to the cart.
Which preparation should I ask for with Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan)?
The options for Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan) are: Whole, as caught, Gutted and scaled. Pick whichever suits your dish as you add it to the cart, and the price of each preparation is shown before you add.
When does Sultan red mullet (barboun abu sultan) arrive?
Order any time and we prepare it early the next morning and deliver in the window you choose, in a sealed ice box. Pay by wallet or cash on delivery.
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