{"id":120,"date":"2020-09-02T13:31:29","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T18:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wokowner.com\/?p=120"},"modified":"2021-05-07T20:25:06","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T01:25:06","slug":"how-to-use-an-electric-wok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wokowner.com\/how-to-use-an-electric-wok\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use an Electric Wok"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Electric woks are handy for cooking delicious meals inside and outside the kitchen. While the wok began life in Asia, it doesn\u2019t mean that it should be confined to solely cooking Asian dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The style of the wok below begs me to cook in it. If I had this wok sitting on my countertop, I don’t think I could walk by it without throwing some vegetables and chicken in it. If you like the looks of this wok, I suggest you take a closer look at it here<\/a> at Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The electric wok is versatile and can be used in many different ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But how exactly can you use an electric wok?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will describe some basics about electric wok use and run through those little-known dishes you can also use it for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The electric Wok – Some Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I like this electric wok because of the large knob on the vented lid. This large knob prevents you from getting steam burns when removing that darn lid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sides of this 14-inch wok by VonShef are high enough to prevent food from flying out when cooking or stirring. If you are seriously looking for an excellent electric wok, I will invite you to investigate the reviews and product specs<\/a> at Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An electric wok is a portable cooking device that uses electricity to run. It is usually sized up to 14 inches in diameter, providing an ample cooking space. When this arrives, you get the pan and an electric device that heats the pan by sitting underneath it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you use your electric wok, be sure to read the manufacturer instructions supplied thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most obvious benefit of an electric wok is its portability. It allows you to cook anywhere. This means you can take it camping with you or perhaps cook in front of the television while catching up on your latest box set on Netflix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, electric woks allow you to control the temperature with a little precision. It will heat up pretty quickly, so be careful. Most get to 500\u00b0F. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More often than not, they are coated internally, so great news from a non-stick perspective. Many of the woks sold today DO NOT use Teflon as a non-stick coating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use High-Heat Oils and Wooden or Bamboo Utensils <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To protect your non-stick coating, I advise always using wooden<\/a> (Olive Wood) or bamboo utensils. These won\u2019t scratch and will keep that non-stick feature alive for longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you own carbon steel or cast iron<\/a> wok, these wooden<\/a> or bamboo spatulas work perfectly. I like the bamboo spatula below<\/a> because the spoon end is on an angle and curved, which conforms to the sides of my wok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This curved part of the bamboo spatula makes scraping the sides and bottom of the wok a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another advantage of using a wooden or bamboo spatula<\/a> is that you can scrape hard foods that might stick to the bottom of your wok before you clean up. This will save you time when cleaning up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bearing in mind that the electric woks can reach 500\u00b0F, you will need to choose a cooking oil<\/a> that can withstand such temperature without smoking or burning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado oil<\/a> is still relatively new to the market, but it is gaining popularity due to its very high smoke point of 520\u00baF. Other oils you could use are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n