Recommend me a Wok please
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dewaltman said:
As the title really.
Looking to spend no more than £30 and will be cooking on ceramic hob mainly for stir frys.
TIA
I've got a flat bottomed Tefal one that works fine on a ceramic hob. Got it from John Lewis for about £20 on secial offer. It's about 35cm across at the top and plenty big enough for a stir-fry for two.Looking to spend no more than £30 and will be cooking on ceramic hob mainly for stir frys.
TIA
Don't buy a Ken Hom one. The non-stick is awful.
I bought a Meyer one, which is great.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Professional-Choice-...
Although 26cm is a smallish wok.
I bought a Meyer one, which is great.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Professional-Choice-...
Although 26cm is a smallish wok.
Nobby Diesel said:
Get yourself down to your nearest oriental food supplier and buy one.
A few quid; maybe £15.
Season it well and stick with it. Don't use detergents when cleaning - just hot water and a stiff brush.
I've had one for sixteen years now, they take a while to season but when they do they are great to cook with.A few quid; maybe £15.
Season it well and stick with it. Don't use detergents when cleaning - just hot water and a stiff brush.
I have an Ikea Pyra wok. It cost about £3, and it's actually very good! 35cm, two handles, non stick as well.
And if you can't be bothered traipsing around Ikea, you can get one on eBay for £6 delivered...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/120609832920
And if you can't be bothered traipsing around Ikea, you can get one on eBay for £6 delivered...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/120609832920
calibrax said:
I have an Ikea Pyra wok. It cost about £3, and it's actually very good! 35cm, two handles, non stick as well.
And if you can't be bothered traipsing around Ikea, you can get one on eBay for £6 delivered...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/120609832920
Its £2.39 from ikea And if you can't be bothered traipsing around Ikea, you can get one on eBay for £6 delivered...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/120609832920
Even if it is rubbish you could buy 10 and just use a new one each week.
sherman said:
calibrax said:
I have an Ikea Pyra wok. It cost about £3, and it's actually very good! 35cm, two handles, non stick as well.
And if you can't be bothered traipsing around Ikea, you can get one on eBay for £6 delivered...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/120609832920
Its £2.39 from ikea And if you can't be bothered traipsing around Ikea, you can get one on eBay for £6 delivered...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/120609832920
Even if it is rubbish you could buy 10 and just use a new one each week.
Spend sensible money on one and keep it.
I've only recently learned about what the Chinese describe as 'wok breath' - ie. the flavour that the wok itself imparts to the finished dish - hence the importance of the right materials, seasoning and age.
ETA: interesting guide here:
http://www.asiarecipe.com/woks.html
ETA: interesting guide here:
http://www.asiarecipe.com/woks.html
Mark-C said:
dewaltman said:
As the title really.
Looking to spend no more than £30 and will be cooking on ceramic hob mainly for stir frys.
TIA
I've got a flat bottomed Tefal one that works fine on a ceramic hob. Got it from John Lewis for about £20 on secial offer. It's about 35cm across at the top and plenty big enough for a stir-fry for two.Looking to spend no more than £30 and will be cooking on ceramic hob mainly for stir frys.
TIA
dewaltman said:
Right, I've bought one.....What do I do to 'Season' the thing?
From the link on MC's postTVR Moneypit said:
Nobby Diesel said:
Get yourself down to your nearest oriental food supplier and buy one.
A few quid; maybe £15.
Season it well and stick with it. Don't use detergents when cleaning - just hot water and a stiff brush.
This. ^^^^^^A few quid; maybe £15.
Season it well and stick with it. Don't use detergents when cleaning - just hot water and a stiff brush.
Got mine for about 5 quid in Chinatown.
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