Pre Seasoned Blue Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok -14 Inch Chinese Pow Wok - Traditionally Hand Hammered Woks and Stir Fry Pans by Mammafong

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While the wok isstill warm, use a paper towel to spread the oil over the entire inner surface of the wok. There should be no standing oil. A Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok is a great cooking tool for many home cooks. Here are some of the Pros and Cons of using a Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok. Benefits Woks can come with different types of handles, so make sure you figure out what your cooking style is before you buy one. “The Westernized wok with the long wood and short helper handle is the most practical because it allows you to easily lift the wok with one hand or two if necessary and without potholders,” Young says. To begin the seasoning process, start by washing the wok with hot water and a mild detergent. Use a soft sponge or cloth to scrub the entire surface of the wok and remove any dirt or debris. Rinse the wok, and then dry it thoroughly with a clean cloth. Another standout was this carbon steel wok from Joyce Chen. This wok also has a flat bottom that works great for balancing on stovetops. It features two wooden handles which made maneuvering while cooking quite easy. The two handles also made transferring our cooked dishes from wok to plate seamless. We did find this wok pretty heavy for tossing food consecutive times, so using a chuan or large metal spatula is the best way to maneuver food in this wok.

This wok is heavier than other woks we tested and we found it necessary to maneuver with two hands during cooking. Home woks come in a wide range of sizes, from small 8-inch versions that are ideal for singles, all the way to 36 inches for feeding a party. A good average size to have is a 12- or 14-inch wok, which fits well on a standard stove, and can typically feed three to four people depending on their appetites. It will give you enough room to stir-fry a generous amount of food without worrying you might accidentally toss some of it out of the wok. However, raw carbon steel requires a lot of seasoning, and all carbon steel is higher maintenance than other materials, as it must be hand-washed, kept dry, and oiled frequently. In a home kitchen, the metallic odor will take some time and use before fading. Additionally, rounded-bottom woks are only suitable for gas stoves with a wok ring. Price: The price of a pre-seasoned carbon steel wok varies according to its size and quality. Choose one that fits your budget and meets your cooking needs.User-Experience Evaluation: Throughout testing, we assessed how easy each wok was to use, paying attention to the wok’s handle and build quality and how balanced it felt in hand. An electric wok is a good option for people who live in apartments without stoves, as well as anyone with electric stovetops that unevenly heat dishes. Breville’s Hot Wok features an electric plate with a butterfly heating system, which mimics the temperature consistency achieved by a round-bottom wok on a gas stovetop—without upgrading any large appliances in your home. Durable: The Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok is known for its durability. This is due to the heavy-duty construction, making it ideal for those looking for a wok that will last for years. The shape of the wok was ideal for stirring and redistributing food: Even with a full pan, it was easy to keep an even distribution. The size of the cooking surface was excellent and efficient for cooking around the intentional hot spots on the sides of the wok. It’s even oven safe, which is a plus. Cleaning was a breeze, and with some more seasoning over time, this wok will have you cooking like a pro.

With a 13-inch diameter, this wok is on the smaller side, but it has a solid depth of 3.25 inches that lends itself to a variety of culinary applications, like steaming, frying, or boiling. It’s also pretty lightweight, especially when compared to a cast iron skillet since it weighs just over 3 pounds. Always wash and dry your wok after cooking and wipe it down with vegetable oil, even after a simple steaming. The Mammafong carbon steel wok does require a bit of upkeep—after every use, it’s good practice to scrub away any excess food (without using soap), put it on a high burner to dry, and then oil it for your next use. However, this ensures that your wok will stay in tip-top shape for years to come and continue to provide you with delicious, flavorful meals. This wok is perfect for a variety of cooking, from the kitchen to outdoor cooking or BBQ. Plus, it is lightweight, allowing you to easily toss, flip, and stir-fry.Traditional, round-bottomed woks are meant to be used with a special stove featuring a burner that is fitted to cradle a wok. This setup creates a hotspot at the bottom while sending heat up the sides of the wok, and also allows for a smooth scooping motion to stir ingredients around. Flat bottoms are an evolutionary allowance for flat cooktops. These center the hot point on the surface that touches the burner, taking a longer time for the sides to capture and keep higher temperatures.

This 1800-watt Pro model is a serious upgrade from the standard Breville Hot Wok, offering an additional boost of energy that allows this model to cooker hotter—up to 425 degrees—and faster than before. That’s just the right formula to help you sear and seal, but 15 other heat settings make this appliance just as functional as a wok over a fire. You can warm, slow cook, deep-fry, or steam with ease, especially since the tempered glass lid has an adjustable vent that gives you better control over covered cooking. We recommend it for stir-fry, fajitas, and steaming. Plus, you can use it to make wings for a crowd.Durability: Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Woks are very durable and will last for many years with proper care. INDUCTION INFORMATION: Induction cook tops commonly have heating performance more comparable to a commercial gas burner than domestic burners. You do not need max induction power when using our woks. Please use a medium setting.