Red Mullet with Hot Sauce Gaza Style

Sultan Ibrahim (Mediterranean red mullet) is best served pan-fried, although you can serve it roasted or steamed. If the fish are small (100-150g/3½-5½oz), I prefer to fry them but will roast if they weigh about 300g (10½oz). To feed four people, you need eight smaller fish or four bigger fish, cleaned and scaled. If you go for the very small size, which are excellent for frying, one kilogram (2lb 4oz) should be plenty. Whichever method you choose, the firm flesh of red mullet tends to dry