Fried Fish

1. 1

   Rinse the fish and pat with paper towels until completely dry.

2. 2

   Rub the fish with the garlic.

3. 3

   Combine the flour, salt, cumin, and Aleppo pepper in a shallow dish.

4. 4

   Dredge the fish in the flour mixture, then shake off the excess.

5. 5

   Pour the vegetable oil into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until the oil sizzles upon contact with a drop of water.

6. 6

   Make sure that the oil is very hot so that the flour does not simply soak it up and become soggy.

7. 7

   Fry the fish in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of the fish.

8. 8

   Turn over and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

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