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Wok slides around in ring
I have a round bottom wok with a metal handle. When placed in the wok ring, the wok slides down to the handle side due to the weight. The ring is reversible, however it slides on either side. This is ...
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Preventing flash rust after tempering a carbon steel wok
After just 2 days of using my new carbon steel wok pan, I noticed something suspicious inside it:
Looking back on it, it was probably just burnt oil and nothing to worry about. However, I mistook it ...
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Smart idea to buy the woks that Chinese restaurant chefs use, for my home's electric induction cook top?
I need a non stick wok for my Frigidaire electric induction cook top. What do you think of the the copycat technique? Why don't I just buy the type of wok used by Chinese restaurant chefs?
But what ...
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Why this cooking pot not working on my Induction?
I just bought this Induction compatible Kadai (kind of wok) but surprised to know it's not working.
When I place it over my Induction cooker, it doesn't show any error (generally if a pot is not ...
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Wok Cooking on a Home Stove
I work with woks at work and know about the wok pit used to cook on for heat, to hold the rounded bottom, and to toss the food. Is there a tool or way to use my at home gas stove for my wok (...
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How to cook multiple batches in a wok without things burning
I've read in a number of places that instead of doubling a recipe in a wok, just do multiple batches.
However, whenever I try to do multiple batches, by the second batch things are starting to get ...
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I followed the instructions, but my food still stuck to the wok
I bought a very expensive Stainless Steel Baccarat Wok only last week. I followed instructions as told by the shop assistant (to wipe with a small amount of oil before I started to cook), but when I ...
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Is there any way to salvage an old rusted wok?
Hello Seasoned Advice: I cannot find an answer on any previous posts here relating to woks about what to do if the wok is Already Rusted. I found this wok in my husband's house when I moved in - he ...
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Should I bother trying to use a traditional wok on an electric stove?
I received a round-bottom wok with a cooking ring as a gift. I have an electric smoothtop stove. Upon opening the packaging, an included sheet of paper listed some additional information, including a ...
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Camping stove to supplement an electric hob
I've got basic electric hobs in my kitchen which do a fine job - but a lot of cookbooks suggest that certain things would be best done on an open flame/gas hob (i.e. anything involving a wok).
My ...
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What are some good tips or techniques for using a carbon steel wok on electric coil range?
I was just given a carbon steel wok for christmas. I used it to cook my first stir-fry vegetable dish and I noticed on that the directions indicated to cook on a high flame. I was not sure if this ...
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Can I use a Wok ring on a gas range?
I have just purchased a GE Cafe gas range. The user guide indicates:
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the ...
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Wok and electric hob - which ring to use?
I've a flat electric hob (the gets-very-hot type, not induction) upon which I cook.
When using my wok (which is flat-bottomed) I place it on the largest ring, but obviously the pan only covers a ...
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Possible to Cook with a Wok on an Electric Hot Plate?
My kitchen currently consists of little more than an electric grill/hot plate combo, one wok and one non-stick pot/pan. Woks, it seems to me, were really designed for flame - either wood and coal ...
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Can I take off the gas deflector on my stove for cooking with a wok?
This question might be Off-Topic, due to the gas involvement, although it is equipment related, but I'll see what people think.
I have a gas stove top, and I like to cook with a wok. But the gas ...
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Small black specks on wok food
When I bake vegetables in my wok, I see small black specks appear on the vegetables. Does this mean that the fire is too high, or that my wok is not well enough prepared? How do I find out?
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What kind of wok should I get?
I saw the question on the site about preparing a wok, but I'm curious what kind I should get. I have heard of stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, etc. Also, there's a non-stick variety. I'm new ...
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Is it ok to use a metal turner in a wok?
Is it ok to use a metal utensil when turning or serving food in a (seasoned, steel) wok? I suspect that the wok surface may get scratched, but it doesn't seem to cause any problems so far; is it ...
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Wok preparation and caring
What is a good technique for initially seasoning a wok, keeping it seasoned, and preventing rust?
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