Wahoo (ono)
Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo are an abundant pelagic species found throughout the waters of Tahiti and her Islands.
One of the fastest swimmers in the ocean, these fish dwell near the surface where they feed off squid and baitfish and are known to put up an exceptional fight for the fishermen who target them.
Called ‘ono’ in Hawaiian which aptly means ‘good to eat’, they are delicious yet also one of the best-value species from a cost perspective – thus making wahoo a popular choice for simpler, cooked dishes on local menus and at home.
One of the fastest swimmers in the ocean, these fish dwell near the surface where they feed off squid and baitfish and are known to put up an exceptional fight for the fishermen who target them.
Called ‘ono’ in Hawaiian which aptly means ‘good to eat’, they are delicious yet also one of the best-value species from a cost perspective – thus making wahoo a popular choice for simpler, cooked dishes on local menus and at home.
HOW TO COOK IT?
Highly versatile for grilling, pan-frying, baking etc the flesh itself is light-coloured, consists of large circular flakes and is quite lean, so care must be taken not to dry it out when cooking. A forte of wahoo is that it absorbs flavors very easily, so can be paired with a multitude of different elements, leading to unlimited culinary options.
