When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese cookbook. Chinese food was a treat reserved for the rare occasions when we ate out at local ...
A chef using a wok to cook a stir-fry tosses the contents in the air - Simonkr/Getty Images Getting a new wok is an exciting moment in a home cook's life, because it either means you're expanding your ...
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How to Clean and Care for Your Wok

First things first: Never use soap, harsh cleansers or metal scrubbers to clean your wok. Doing so will remove the patina. Instead, gently scrub the interior of the wok with hot water using a regular ...
I love my induction cooktop but there's one major problem compared to gas grills: it can't do justice to traditional wok cooking. It didn't really ever occur to me that my wok would be an issue, but ...
Getting a new wok is an exciting moment in a home cook's life, because it either means you're expanding your culinary tools of the trade, or you've used your old one until it can no longer do its job ...