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The wok originated in China and other Asian countries and was used as the main cooking utensil. The wok design developed because of a shortage of fuel. Woks are rounded with high sides, providing a larger cooking surface. This design allows the wok to be heated to high temperatures and makes it fuel-efficient. New woks must be seasoned before using. Learn how to season a wok with a few simple steps and then enjoy your wok for years. Cooking with a wok can be healthy as well easy. more »
Ever wonder how to prepare and season your wok? Here you go easy steps to making the wok the best it can be! more »
When cooking Asian cuisine, a wok is an essential purchase. Special care must be taken when cleaning and caring for a wok, so follow these tips to learn the proper way to keep your wok clean and in great shape. more »
If you ever buy a stainless steel wok, you'll want to season it so it will build up a non-stick finish. This only applies to stainless steel woks. If you have a wok with a non-stick finish, do not follow these steps. more »
Cast iron woks have been used in China for generations. There are some tricks to caring for your cast iron wok. If you follow these steps your cast iron wok will be nonstick and a joy to cook with for many years to come. more »
Cooking with a wok is easy, provided you follow some simple guidelines. Wok cooking originated with the Chinese and is rapid cooking over high heat in a minimal amount of oil. Remember that the key to cooking with a wok is truly in the preparation. more »
Woks are a relatively recent invention in Asian cooking. The first metal woks appeared in China between 700 and 1,000 years ago. Their use was driven by the need to conserve fuel in regions where it was hard to come by. Their efficiency and versatility made woks indispensable. more »
An electric wok is made to work similarly to a standard wok, except it has a nonstick coating so you do not have to worry about seasoning it. An electric wok is a versatile piece in your kitchen. From making stir fry to deep frying food, a wok needs to maintain high heat, so when purchasing an electric wok you want to be sure it is made of a heavy gauge metal. more »
When thinking of Asian cooking, many people envision the traditional wok. An excellent piece of cookware for stir-frying, the wok has a long history of use in Asian countries, as well as being utilized by cooks throughout the world. The traditional wok usually sits atop a gas stove top for heating. Some years back, however, a competitor arrived in the form of an electric wok. A continuing debate has ensued over the merits of each type of wok and the benefits or disadvantages of each. more »
If you cook with a wok over time it may get rusty. Normally you should take great care when cleaning a wok not to wash away the seasoning you have worked hard to build up on the wok's surface. If the rust stain is particularly bad, however, it may be time to remove the rust from your wok and re-season it. more »
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