I was postponing to buy a wok pan simply because my kitchen could not handle one additional piece of cookware. But I figured out a way to resolve this space issue (a very common problem among New Yorkers). I decided to use the top of my cabinets to place some pots and pans, including my new wok. And in fact it gave the apartment a nice decoration touch!
In addition to complementing my apt decor, the wok had amazingly improved the taste of my vegetables. You won't believe that 1 drop of oil and a wok could make broccoli, burdock, or bok choy (just to name a few) go a looooong way!
So think about getting this taste enhancer + inexpensive pan to give a twist on your cooking methods and taste buds!!!
The following picture is from the wok I bought and the link to buy it. It is a carbon-steel wok and it costs only $28. In fact, for woks, you should be looking for carbon-steel or cast-iron materials. Stay away from woks made with aluminum or that is coated with Teflon. These materials can't stand up to the high temperatures required for wok cooking. So I chose the carbon-steel wok because it's light and easy to handle, inexpensive and of great quality!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-21-9972-Classic-Carbon-Steel/dp/B002AQSWNE/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1368641922&sr=1-5
Before I forget, it is very important that before starting to use the new wok, you must season it in order to remove the manufacture's coating and to improve its anti-adherent quality. I found this great step by step video while doing a Google search to correctly season my wok. This process worked very well for mine so it might work for yours too.
Some dishes made with the wok:
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| Chinese Cabagge |
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| Shrimp and Broccoli stir-fry |
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| Shimeji Mushrooms with Onions |
Sua cozinha ficou muito charmosa com a solução de colocar suas panelas no topo,bjs
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