Do you want to buy a wok for cooking but you can't decide? After reading this post you will have a very clear idea and you won't be able to cook some recipes without a wok.
The Wok (kuo in Mandarin), which literally means "cooking vessel", is a utensil originating in and very popular in China.
One of my favourites and one that I use often is the Le Creuset Wok . One of its main advantages is that it is made of cast iron, which retains heat and heats evenly. It also prevents rust and food from sticking. This utensil has the perfect shape for frying, stewing, boiling or steaming, its great versatility allows for a wide range of culinary possibilities.
Photo: Wok by Le Creuset
Its wide, deep design produces different temperature zones: warmer at the base, where food browns quickly, and warmer at the sides to keep food warm once cooked. The wok allows for very little oil or fat to be used, so everything I cook in it is healthy and tasty.
Then there is one of the most used and sold woks in the world, the Ken Hom wok. It is a wok made of carbon steel (an iron wok), practical and which distributes heat wonderfully. It is available in its most common version, for gas and ceramic hobs (the Ken Hom Everyday wok, this one ) and also the version that is also suitable for cooking on induction (the Ken Hom Professional wok, here ). Both the Ken Hom Everyday and the Ken Hom Professional offer an undeniable quality-price ratio.
If you are looking for a lighter wok than the iron ones, we highly recommend the Kuhn Rikon wok . It is a wok with a practical handle and its non-stick coating is very reinforced, which is very interesting and convenient for cookware that works at high temperatures, as is the case with the wok. This Kuhn Rikon wok can be used on all types of cookers, including induction.
Ken Hom carbon steel woks, Everyday (for gas and vitro cooktops) and Professional, for induction cooktops ; and Kuhn Rikon non-stick wok
For ceramic lovers, Emile Henry has created the first ceramic wok, called “Flame®”. With ceramic, the wok quickly reaches cooking temperature, but also stabilises it, maintaining flavours and crispy food. The Emile Henry wok ensures healthy and easy cooking, while maintaining the traditional nature of ceramic cookware.
Photo: ceramic wok
Another excellent wok that you will love is made by Silit in Silargan ceramic. It is a highly durable material, very scratch-resistant, non-abrasive and nickel-free. The base, suitable for all cooktops including induction, has a smooth design to protect the cooking surface, and is also a very good heat conductor, saving energy.
And for those who love outdoor barbecues, I want to show you a tool that you will love. This stainless steel wok pan is ideal for enjoying your barbecue even more. You can cook vegetables, seafood or even meat or fish in it in a simple way, keeping all the flavour and aromas of the barbecue. What do you think? It's amazing, right?
Photo: Stainless steel wok pan
Well, I hope that I have helped you to know a little more about this great and little-known kitchen utensil, which, in addition to giving us excellent results, helps us to take care of ourselves and cook in a very healthy way.
Have you already chosen the wok that best suits your needs and tastes? I hope this post has given you some tips on how to choose a wok . I would keep them all!
