{"id":364,"date":"2020-09-08T21:30:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T02:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wokowner.com\/?p=364"},"modified":"2020-10-14T20:38:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T01:38:02","slug":"can-i-use-a-wok-ring-on-a-gas-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wokowner.com\/can-i-use-a-wok-ring-on-a-gas-range\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use a Wok Ring on a Gas Range?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A few people contacted me and ask if they could use a wok ring on a gas range. From my many years of using a wok, I knew the short answer would be \u201cyes\u201d; however, I wanted to give them a little more information than just a \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d answer.  I  also did some targeted research on wok rings<\/a> so that potential purchasers could be better informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before beginning, please keep in mind that household stoves do NOT supply the same amount of heat to a wok as restaurant-grade stoves do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several factors must be considered before using wok rings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Types of S<\/strong>toves on <\/strong>Which a Wok Ring Can Be Used <\/strong><\/li>
  2. Types of Stoves to Be Avoided<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Types of Wok Rings<\/strong><\/li>
  4. Sizes of Wok Rings<\/strong><\/li>
  5. Wok Ring Designs<\/strong><\/li>
  6. Height of Wok Rings<\/strong><\/li>
  7. How to Use a Wok Ring<\/strong><\/li>
  8. Advantages of Wok Rings<\/strong><\/li>
  9. Disadvantages of Wok Rings<\/strong><\/li>
  10. Alternatives to Using a Wok Ring<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Below are a few wok rings that I recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Types of Stoves on Which a Wok Ring Can Be Used<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Electric Coil Stove<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The two primary purposes of using a wok ring are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    1. They stabilize the round-bottomed wok.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    2. They concentrate the source of the flame to the bottom of the wok.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Wok rings work best on gas stoves. Wok rings do not work well on stovetops that are made of porcelain, ceramic or glass. Induction stoves would also fall into this \u201cdo not use\u201d class of stoves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If you use any wok ring on a stove that is not a gas stove or an electric coil stove, you have to be very careful not to scratch those glass-like surfaces. Even if you were to use your wok and wok ring on these types of stoves, they might not get hot enough for cooking effectively. It is beneficial to have the flame of your stove reaching up and heating the bottom of your wok. These glass top stoves do not have flames, only heating elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You could use a wok ring on an electric coil stovetop.  The best type of wok to use on an electric coil stove would be the flat-bottomed wok because the bottom of the wok would be in direct contact with the heating coils.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you use a wok ring with a round-bottomed wok on an electric coil stove. the wok will not produce the cooking results you desire, because there are no flames generated by the coils. This combination does not get hot enough to stir-fry Asian style effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you use an electric coil stove, make sure you select a burner that will approximately fit the flat surface of the wok.  If you use a flat-bottomed wok, you will not need a wok ring on this type of stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My first choice is a gas stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Types of Stoves to Be Avoided<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you are using a round-bottomed wok, it is best not to use an induction stove or an electric stove with a glass-like surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are using a flat-bottomed wok, it is best not to use an electric stove with a glass-like surface, because the surface may scratch and it probably will not get hot enough for optimal stir-frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Types of Wok Rings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There are several types of wok rings.  The type you will need depends on the design of your stove burners and applications. Not all wok rings are created equal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Wok rings should be 4\u2033 smaller than the wok.  Example:  a 10\u2033 ring would fit a 14\u2033 wok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    This wok ring is made of stainless steel and should last a lifetime. Get more information about this wok ring here<\/a> at Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n