Are Bonita Fish Big? False Albacore Catch Clean Cook

I was driving the boat for Aaron while he dove for wahoo and decided to do a little jigging. My target was Bonita. Normally treated as bait, I show you that how you treat your fish makes all the difference in the world and make raw Bonita rice bowls
#RiceBowls #Bonita #KeyWest

[@mary_mildred]

Thanks Will.

[@CookingWithClams]

Hey thank you

[@Chaoswolf5678]

Very cool!! I really enjoyed this one!!!!

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you!

[@Georgia_Dawg]

Great cooking Bro.... Your cookings looks very good...

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you James!

[@jhonostanin8474]

I love making tuna salad out of bonito. Easy to make and delicious. You don't even have to do a good filet job because the red meat comes off a lot easier once it's boiled. Nice vid!

[@CookingWithClams]

Love that idea!

[@nickbognanno2877]

In terms of presentation, this dish was exquisitely done. Props

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you!!!

[@traveladventureswithmikeri5005]

Beautiful dish, you are a food artist mon. I have heard that Bonita, prepared properly is a great eating fish and your dish proved it for me.

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you Mike! Taking care of your catch makes all the difference in the world

[@chuckd2078]

I agree. I had Bonita last year the same day we caught it. It tasted just as good if not better than blue fin. The next day the fish fell apart 😂

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha yeah it has a short shelf life

[@delawareteacher1182]

That looks so great, thank you!

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting

[@UrbanFisherman]

Nice

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

You guys are a awesome team 👌👍

[@CookingWithClams]

Pretty lucky to have a friend like Aaron

[@fredfable5655]

By the way... I will be clear: I really like what you do when you show people how to cook “ scraps” I enjoy that perspective, because is a very important part of my family heritage. (a big post war Italian family spread around the world) If any of my comments sound “cocky An funny” blame my Italian ways! If anything is misspelled , Blame my stupid phone corrector... Regards and keep doing more!!! Fred

[@CookingWithClams]

Hey all comments are welcome! I enjoy myself in every episode and I know there are many different ways to do things

[@wrightackle1]

I eat bonito all the time. I like to give it a real quick sear on the cast iron instead of the boiling trick. Usually I'll pick up some Asian stir fry sauce and drizzle it over the sliced fish.

[@CookingWithClams]

That sounds perfect

[@CB-qb8hj]

You seem to nail it every time. Thx for the awesome content! Keep em’ coming.

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha thank you!

[@miguelcolon9527]

I can see Aaron waiting for his food jajajja impatience. Mr.key west

[@CookingWithClams]

Like a pacing tiger

[@dontezuma]

I've long been a fan of the lowly bonito. In fact, I had one tonight over a salad. I pan seared the loins after sprinkling with Tony Chechere's. Delicious! And such a beautiful purple meat.

[@CookingWithClams]

I love it!

[@kimdavis2508]

Hi Will! That looks sooo awesome! I would love to have a bowl too. Great job as always. Love ya ❤️❤️❤️ Kim

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you Kim!!

[@karlaruble9777]

Well Chef Will, ya did it again!! I would like to make my own bites as well. You can have a different flavor profile in every bite!! What a delicious bowl!! Opposite coast just a little jealous!! Thanks so much for sharing your talent!! Always a good time watching you and Waterman!! 😊😊

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you!! We do get to have a lot of fun and eat great food along the way

[@WarehouseFilmz]

🤯 what’s next!!????? Ramora sliders? Threadfin nachos? 😳 manatee burgers!!!!!??? Honestly I’d try anything you put together 🤙🏼

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha needlefish sushi! I’m not even kidding

[@WarehouseFilmz]

@@CookingWithClams YES! …Peanut butter and jellyfish sandwiches next🙏🏻

[@sammcvea1069]

Wow, never knew. I'm going to try it. Thanks for the awesome video 📹 😀

[@CookingWithClams]

Yeah! Lemme know what you think

[@jeromecalderone4526]

I usually make strips or toss em back in now it looks like I can make strips and have good eats..also love the boil technique for the fillets will be doing that on all my tuna catches as well...this channel delivers!

[@CookingWithClams]

The boil technique is CLUTCH thank you @outdoorcheflife for teaching me that. Taku is a legend

[@markroper9269]

Great video!! We used to catch them off of the pier in Destin when I was a kid using frozen cigar minnows. One run....done. The shark fishermen loved them! Never tried to eat them! Recipe looks solid!!

[@CookingWithClams]

They definitely have a distinct flavor but not in a bad way! Thank you mark!

[@BigPeter1313]

The iron flavor is the same reason why you let a deer drain for several days in the cold. They're very rich with blood.

[@CookingWithClams]

Exactly

[@naturesfinest4218]

Taku is the man! So cool to know you also are a fan.

[@CookingWithClams]

He’s incredibly talented and knowledgeable

[@willb5332]

Yes i agree the mixers are psychopaths... thanks for the video. You've inspired me to make this for dinner tonight. Dont have any bonita but just got some tuna today. I hear tuna is a pretty good substitute when you dont have any bonita laying around. ;)

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha I mean use tuna if you HAVE to I guess

[@willb5332]

@@CookingWithClams well... not all of us can live in key west and go fishing every day!

[@willb5332]

BTW on your paper towel technique, I like to do something very similar with most of the meats that i cook. Basically a really short dry aging which pulls out the water from the meat leaving behind the protein and fat. This intensifies the flavor and allows you to get a much better crust if you're actually cooking the meat.

[@andywhitnell1351]

That looks fantastic! I would be well happy if I was served that. Keep up the good work , I love your videos 👍👍👍👍

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you Andy!! Lots more on the way!

[@gRosh08]

Sweet!

[@CookingWithClams]

Thanks!

[@NicoTheBull14]

Damn that looks good bro! Videos are awesome...Keep em coming!

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you Doug!!

[@konstantinivanov1986]

Awesome video. Used to have it as a kid on the Black sea coast and Mediterranean. People smoke it there and it was my favorite. I have to get my hands on some and try your recipe.

[@CookingWithClams]

They aren’t bad at all! Down here they only use them as bait

[@Jumper727]

Looks great brother! Good job! 🇺🇸

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you Ed! It tasted even better…

[@adamkice7045]

Sprinkle of say’s me seas. 🦈

[@CookingWithClams]

❤️

[@brittbarlow6111]

👍

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Will! Everything looked great. Too bad your hook bent. Thanks for sharing!!

[@CookingWithClams]

Will never know what it was!

[@tula7141]

Oh yummy this bowl of goodness looks delish!

[@CookingWithClams]

It was VERY good!!

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha, and that’s why swap out manufacturers trebles with either better quality or even better single hooks. Good video.

[@CookingWithClams]

Normally target small Mack’s with that lure. But you’re right! I would have had that fish. I think it was a mutton

[@michaetsully87]

Would love to see you change it up a bit and throw down your best steak recipe clams!

[@CookingWithClams]

I’m not much of a meat eater but hopefully soon I’ll have a wild hog episode for you. I try to only eat what I’ve caught myself

[@adam4liberty]

Proper care of the fish is important. I've smoked them and made dip and blow the friends away. Then when I tell them it was bone heads, they flip. Underrated fish

[@CookingWithClams]

Agree 100%. Treatment of the product is key

[@salty_life3652]

Awesome job bud 👍

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you!

[@Southfloridabeekeeperdiaries57]

Will, tank you. Bonito is so underrated in Florida !! I come from Italy and I agree with you 100%. I have a recipe to make delicious canned tuna fish. I made it and everybody I gave it to said that it was the best they ever had. Didn't tell anybody it was Bonito until after they tasted it. I would love to share with you if you like. You could make a video on it..🤔🙂

[@CookingWithClams]

Yes! I would love that recipe

[@dannykelton8857]

Sir. That looks so delicious.

[@CookingWithClams]

The marinade made the dish

[@sbastianastete6110]

I’ve had people say they taste like a shoe haha but I’ve done this and even made poke smaller mid size ones are better for sure and always the way you treat it braining them helps too from my experience fun vid 👏🏽

[@CookingWithClams]

Thank you! I’m s true believer the way you handle your catch makes a HUGE difference

[@fredfable5655]

BonitO ...Mr clams, bonito!

[@CookingWithClams]

Bonito vs Bonita While their names sound very similar, a Bonita Fish is different from a Bonito Fish. Bonitas are also in the Scombridae family. The scientific name for Bonita Fish is Euthynnus Alletturaturs. Whereas Bonito Fish are closely related to mackerels, Bonita Fish are more closely related to tuna. Bonito we also call skipjack , Bonita we call false albacore. Always trying to keep me on my toes.

[@fredfable5655]

Sorry but I must get your best Italian genes to the surface... I have to... LOL!!

[@paulpence8895]

Taku is a master for sure... looked yummy to me!!!

[@CookingWithClams]

Thanks Paul! It’s a great trick I learned from him

[@shawnaustin8957]

👍👍

[@CookingWithClams]

👌

[@mattself1389]

Cool video. Sharpen your knives dude, it's relaxing and useful.

[@CookingWithClams]

And take away the joy of mangling what would have been a nice cut of fish?? You’re wild man, wild

[@juliafiore120]

Looked delicious, Will. I don’t like my food touching so…

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha same

[@tommymitchell1070]

BIG fish!!

[@CookingWithClams]

Where?!

[@tommymitchell1070]

@@CookingWithClams that straightened that hook!!

[@CookingWithClams]

@@tommymitchell1070 had to be a grouper

[@timhilliard2852]

Misunderstood the assignment 😂 You da man and light tackle is just more fun!

[@CookingWithClams]

Not a morning person so I was a little slow. And I love light tackle!

[@fredfable5655]

Next time I challenge you to make a “Marmitako” is a very traditional basque/ biscaine ( o vasco) dish. You May need some good peppers onions and some whisky....and the bonito.

[@CookingWithClams]

I’ve never heard of it but I’ll look it up and check it out. I know you’ll hold me to it, so I better get it right!

[@fredfable5655]

Don’t worry you’ll do it well !!! ( as long as you don’t confuse sardines with anchovies, or all Spaniards will run after you to kick your butt!!) LOL ..

[@Rainersherwood]

6:55 is exactly why I switch out all the hooks for quality inlines and split rings on my lures. Highly recommended. For the price of a single lure you can make all your lures safer for you to use, safer for the fish, and this will never happen again. It’s also commonly misunderstood, Bonita and bonito are different fish. Pretty sure Bonita is in the mackerel family and bonito is in the tuna/albacore family. Lots of misnaming with these fish, people call up to 6 different species of fish the interchangeable names Bonita/bonito.

[@CookingWithClams]

I do on all my striper/bluefish lures but didn’t think of it down here. Makes sense

[@PKAdventures]

it depends on exactly what's in the bowl, but usually i try each thing 1 or 2 times, then mix it together. some times ill get through the whole thing without mixing it, but that's very rare. i like having all the different tastes and textures in each bite

[@CookingWithClams]

I like the way you roll

[@keleighprovost3504]

Guess I'm a psychopath since I love to mix 'em! Great video!!

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha or I am for not!

[@David_11111]

lol free food oh yes

[@CookingWithClams]

Ha

[@bahade53]

🤘🤘

[@CookingWithClams]

❤️

[@seanmallory1209]

Separately is the way to go! But cut the egg, the yoke has to get into the rice.

[@CookingWithClams]

My man!

[@0380arod]

Ive been on board with everything you salvaged, but I draw the line at bonita haha...Although I probably eat it with Publix sushi lol...

[@0380arod]

I would eat it, if you prepared it :) You the man!!!

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha you’ve definitely eaten it

[@terrywalker4790]

Thanks Will. Can you share other ways you would prepare Bonita as well. After 50 yrs of avoiding this fish I am going to give it try with the next one I catch

[@CookingWithClams]

Terry! Any recipe you would do with blackfin tuna! I like rolling it in sesame seeds and searing it. Tuna poke, even ceviche!

[@terrywalker4790]

@@CookingWithClams thanks Will. You should submit your recipes to one of the fishing magazines. Do a sample write up, give them a bio on yourself and note how many recipes you have created

[@CookingWithClams]

Terry I actually do this for spearing magazine! 3 issues so far

[@lexlax999]

I make my own bites but I mix them and imagine I’m making mini sushi rolls in my mouth!

[@CookingWithClams]

That’s how I do it… we are obviously geniuses

[@andywhitnell1351]

Hi Will, we’ve just been watching some of your films from the Bahamas and just a personal question jumped to mind , are you a chef or have a past in cooking in someway ? I know I’m being nosey but I love your programs 😀😀👍Andy

[@CookingWithClams]

Hi Andy! Yes I’ve been a line cook to a chef over the years. Recently I was the chef on the boat in the bahamas. Not nosy at all! Thank you for watching the episodes!

[@russfinkelstein]

Mixing everything together is absolutely psychotic for sure

[@CookingWithClams]

If you’re saying it… it’s gospel

[@jenmcpena5857]

🍽🍽❤️‍🔥

[@CookingWithClams]

❤️

[@williamferrell4776]

Looks very good. Should not have watched this at work

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha. Order in??

[@redfalconvfx7050]

so I am one of those crazy guy... when I eat I mix everything in my mouth to get the taste of everything at the sometime lol

[@CookingWithClams]

There’s always one! Haha

[@redfalconvfx7050]

@@CookingWithClams have you ever try to eat 3 deferent types of grapes at the same time you will be amazed by the taste hehehe

[@davidgracia3514]

Wow! Impressive. How hot was the oil? What’s a good temp for those results?

[@CookingWithClams]

Oil? Do you mean the water I blanched it in? I brought it to a boil then shut it off you just want the very outside cooked to hold the marinade

[@davidgracia3514]

Oh lol. Ok yes the water. Thanks for the tip

[@tedbrown2583]

Well… maybe 🤔… sure looked good! Can’t tell you how many of those I’ve thrown back or put in the “ chum churn“!!! Lol And guess I’m psycho crazy cuz, even though I sometimes make little bite’s, I’m not above mixing everything up and going straight up “caveman” on da shit!!! 😜👍 Ted

[@CookingWithClams]

You savage!!

[@andrewnagle2073]

I eat my rice bowls like a psychopath after starting off as a civilized person

[@CookingWithClams]

Hahaha it’s that Nagle blood

[@garyulmer259]

Let's go NY n catch blow fish n make some thing good to eat I know u can make some thing good Will

[@CookingWithClams]

Gotta find em

[@gdebrango]

Stop teaching people to eat my bait :) 🤣

[@CookingWithClams]

Haha something tells me there will be plenty to go around

[@gdebrango]

@@CookingWithClams lol as many as i caught i thought about eating them. but they always end up on my hook.

[@michaelhunt756]

cant show bleeding a fish anymore? thats crazy, whats this world coming too

[@CookingWithClams]

They have been pulling some videos that show blood.