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If you are considering purchasing a wok make sure that the base metal is carbon steel, cast iron, or in some cases aluminum but not stainless steel. There are many styles and sizes to choose from. The wok that is best for you depends on the type of food you will be cooking, the number of people you are cooking for, and the style of cooking that fits your needs. Enjoy the journey!

 

Cast Iron Wok Stands vs Wok Rings?

Cast Iron Wok Stands vs Wok Rings?

Cast iron wok rings will solidly support your round-bottomed wok or your flat-bottomed wok. Cast iron wok stands are not made for electric stovetops either ceramic/glass tops or electric coil tops.

Advantages of a Wok

Advantages of a Wok

One of the main advantages of using the Asian-style wok for cooking is that it is considered to be a healthier alternative to cooking with the traditional frying pan.

What is a Mandarin Wok?

What is a Mandarin Wok?

Mandarin woks usually have only one long handle. This long handle is made of steel with a wooden or bamboo insert or can be without an insert. I also go over Cantonese and POW woks.

How to Season a Wok That Actually Works!

How to Season a Wok That Actually Works!

Knowing how to season your wok is the first step necessary in learning how to use your wok. If you follow these instructions you will be able to season you wok the correct way.

Can I Use a Wok Ring on a Gas Range?

Can I Use a Wok Ring on a Gas Range?

This article is all about wok rings. Here are some of our favorite wok rings so you can get to cooking with your wok no matter what kind of stove you have.

What is the Best Oil to Use With a Wok?

What is the Best Oil to Use With a Wok?

Using the right oil for your stir-fry is the first step to a wonderful dish. No matter what oil you choose, try to use organic oil which does not have any GMO ingredients.

A Few Things You Didn’t Know About Buying a Wok

A Few Things You Didn’t Know About Buying a Wok

There are many types of woks and selecting the right one will enhance your cooking experience. It is essential to purchasing a wok that fits your requirements, preferences, and style of cooking.

Why Use a Wok With A Flat- Bottom?

Why Use a Wok With A Flat- Bottom?

Flat-bottomed woks are more stable on a flat surface than a round-bottomed wok.Flat-bottomed woks distribute heat to the bottom of the pan more evenly than round-bottomed woks, if used on a flat cooking surface.

Why Use a Wok With a Round Bottom?

Why Use a Wok With a Round Bottom?

Round-bottomed carbon steel and cast iron woks are the preferred woks that are used by professional chefs. Round-bottomed woks are made of carbon steel, cast iron or stainless steel.

Three Reasons to Use a Wok Instead of a Frying Pan

Three Reasons to Use a Wok Instead of a Frying Pan

Using a wok rather than a frying pan has many advantages. In this article, I give you three reasons to use a wok rather than a frying pan.

What is a POW Wok?

What is a POW Wok?

A pow wok is simply a wok with a single long handle, usually 6-7" so that the cook can flip and toss the wok over a gas flame similar to how you would flip an omelet.

What Should My Wok Patina Look Like?

What Should My Wok Patina Look Like?

Your wok will change color over time to light brown (tan) then dark brown and eventually black. These patina changes help to season your wok. It is a Good Thing!

What is a Wok Used For?

What is a Wok Used For?

Besides stir-frying, you will find your wok perfect for deep frying, stewing, steaming, braising, or even for the perfect bowl of popcorn! Yum...