Grey mullet (bouri)
The charcoal-grill star. Its natural fat keeps it juicy over open flame.
Also known as: mullet, bouri
Approx. weight per fish: 0.3 to 0.7 kg
Available preparation
- Whole, as caughtNo preparation
- Gutted and scaledReady to cook · +20 EGP kg
- Butterflied for grillingCleaned and opened flat · +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 Grey mullet (bouri) is cooked
Mullet was made for charcoal. Its natural fat keeps it tender even over a hot fire, and the best preparation for it is butterflied. It also goes into sayadeya and bakes well with vegetables, and its roe is a delicacy in its own right in Egypt.
How to choose Grey mullet (bouri)
Mullet is sold large and medium, and the large grade is what goes on the charcoal when there are guests. Check that the scales hold firm and the flesh springs back when pressed. It should smell of clean water; any sharp smell means it has been sitting.
Questions about Grey mullet (bouri)
How much is Grey mullet (bouri) today?
Grey mullet (bouri) is 320 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 Grey mullet (bouri) 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. A single piece weighs roughly 0.3 to 0.7 kg.
Which preparation should I ask for with Grey mullet (bouri)?
The options for Grey mullet (bouri) are: Whole, as caught, Gutted and scaled, Butterflied for grilling. 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 Grey mullet (bouri) 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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Where we deliver Grey mullet (bouri)
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