{"id":2501,"date":"2021-01-16T11:22:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T03:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culinaryambition.com\/?p=2501"},"modified":"2023-07-15T02:41:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T18:41:34","slug":"tips-to-master-wok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culinaryambition.com\/tips-to-master-wok\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to master useful Wok Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you want to prepare quick meals, adding a wok to your kitchen cookware is a smart move! In Asia, all main recipes are prepared in one and these cuisines are becoming more and more popular around the world. Besides the popularity of Asian food people have less time which makes the wok an essential piece of time saving cookware.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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We do make time to prepare meals, but we often use this tool to make \u2018one pot\u2019 recipes, as well as steamed and stir-fried dishes.  If you\u2019re not yet familiar with wok skills, you are in the right place to learn how to choose and use a wok.  <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to choose a wok<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A good wok will last for years and many are very affordable. There are however a variety of woks for home cooking depending on the stove you have at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Woks come with different kinds of handles. The easiest and safest to use come with 2 handles. For us it is best to have one long handle if you want to toss the ingredients around. This is how most woks are made in Thailand. In China they usually have 2 short handles\/grips.  Out of the 2 models, the second handle creates more stability and adds to safety when boiling or deep-frying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Carbon steel woks<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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If you have a gas flame, this traditional round-bottomed wok is the best choice. It\u2019s lightweight, the heat conducts quickly and evenly, and after seasoning and use, it forms a natural non-stick surface. When you first purchase a carbon steel wok it will be shiny and silver. After use, the wok will develop a black sheen. This is the natural process that will ensure your wok stays non-stick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Flat-bottomed woks<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The traditional woks won\u2019t work for an electric cooker or induction cookers. You will need the kind of wok that has a flat area at the base but still with angled sides to be able to toss the ingredients around. The flat-bottomed woks are made of different materials just like all other cookware for home use. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Additional tools when using a wok<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cooking with a wok is not only quick, but there is also little washing up after preparing the meal. Only a few additional tools are needed to make your wok toolset complete.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A wok spatula<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This inexpensive tool needs a long handle and is perfect to move ingredients around if you don\u2019t dare to toss the ingredients. The spatula is also good to scoop the ingredients from the base of the wok when stir-frying. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The bowl is at a different angle than the western soup ladle<\/a>. It\u2019s perfect to scoop water, stock and sauces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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It is not essential, but some don\u2019t like it when ingredients spatter. This screen is useful to keep your cooktop clean.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How to season a wok<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The traditional carbon steel woks need to be prepared before use. This prep is called seasoning and will make the wok ready for its first use as well as make it non-stick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n