Giant Trevally

Caranx Gnobilis - Talakitok

The Giant Trevally, or Talakitok has a silvery-grey to black upper body with random small black spots. Available wild caught, it is a free-swimming marine fish found in off-shore waters around most of the Philippines, where it feeds on smaller schooling fish. It is caught mainly by artisanal pelagic longlines.

  • Origin & fishing method

    - From Zamboanga
    - Air-flown to Manila on the same day it's caught
    - Caught with artisanal pelagic longlines

  • Flavor

    - Has a strong flavor, high oiliness, and dry, medium-textured flesh, with a few bones

  • Cooking

    - Can be steamed, poached, deep-fried, pan-fried, baked, grilled, barbecued, smoked, or pickled
    - Tends to be dry so marinating prior to cooking helps prevent it from drying out
    - Can also be wrapped in foil or banana leaves if baking or barbecuing