Typhoon Professional Carbon Steel Lacquered 14 Inch Wok Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this wok because of several reasons:
1. The price was right. How can you go wrong for under 20 bucks?
2. I was getting tired of my round bottom wok sliding all over the place, whether I used it on my gas stove-top or on the turkey fryer base.
3. I liked the fact that I had finally found a wok with composite handles. They stand up much better to heat than the wooden ones.
4. The handles were very securely riveted to the pan. I can't stand it when I have to tighten a handle to ANY pan while I'm in the middle of using it.
5. It looked so well constructed. I've had my share of hand-hammered woks before, but this one has concentric rings all up and down the sides. What I like most about this is that I know I can take food that has already been cooked and leave it in the pan by shoving it up on the sides and it won't slide back down into the cooking area.
This thing seasoned perfectly. I washed all the lacquer off the inside and out, coated the inside with peanut oil, and proceeded to watch my lovely pan turn black, inside and out. What is it that people find so hard about seasoning pans like this? I have Lodge cast iron skillets that fried eggs slide out of because they were properly prepared and used.
I subscribe to Cook's Illustrated, and they shun woks in favor of skillets. I say it's their loss because stir-fry is best done over high heat with a wok and the proper utensils. They probably don't like turkey fryers, either.
I'm not giving up on my round bottom woks (the only reason I've had a number of them is too many household moves in my 20 years in the Navy; I had a lot of Philippine friends).
This is a very good wok, but only if you start it out with kid gloves. After that, beat the crap out of it and it'll never let you down.

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Typhoon is the leading supplier of woks in Europe and the company has been selling woks for almost 20 years. Typhoon's Professional wok line is the top of the range wok.Comprising of a heavier, 1.8mm gauge, spun carbon steel body, food-safe lacquer protected carbon steel interior and extra long handles.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Woks Review

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(More customer reviews)I was not sure this wok would measure up to my standards of Chinese cooking. I have two other traditional Chinese steel woks that I use a lot. But, what I found with this wok is that, even though the heat source doesn't have to be on high, the mass of iron in this wok generated much more heat and my Chinese dishes came out fantastically. I have been totally shocked at how this wok performed.
The surface needs to be gently seasoned, as do the surfaces of Le Creuset's grill pans, but, once that is done, food rarely sticks to it (or, the grill pans). I usually let some water soak in the pan after I've taken the food out, and after that, stuck-on food easily come off. I highly recommend this pan.

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Originally conceived to rest over a Chinese pit-style stove, the wok has been a staple of East Asian cuisine for centuries. While typically used for stir frying, woks can also be used for a variety of cooking techniques including braising, steaming, and stewing. Inspired by authentic Chinese woks, this versatile wok, which measures approximately 14-1/4 inches wide, comes perfectly weight-balanced with a flat base for stability, gently sloping sides, and a smooth, concave interior that helps ensure efficient stir-frying of broccoli, peppers, onion, tofu, and other fresh ingredients.
As part of Le Creuset's line of enameled cast iron, the cookware's exterior features a colorful, long-lasting enamel that resists chipping and cracking, while its inside surface offers a durable black enamel finish (no seasoning required). As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the unit cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating, cooking on the stovetop, or finishing in the oven. Two loop cast-iron side handles help ensure safe transport and a steady grip even when wearing oven mitts, and the unit's tight-fitting glass lid locks in heat and moisture while cooking. The lid's phenolic knob withstands heat up to 350 degrees F, and the vessel can be safely used on any stovetop, including induction. Though dishwasher-safe, the cookware should be hand washed for best results.

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Old Dutch 38-Ounce Cast-Iron Nobility Teapot, Moss Green Review

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(More customer reviews)Love my new teapot, it reminds me of one my grandmother used over a hibachi in Japan when I was a child. It is a little heavy I'm sure for
many people, but I like more than one cup of cha anyway and my wife and
daughter often have a cup w/me, and the price was very good. After my wife (unintentionally) has crippled many clay pots, I look forward to many years of enjoying my chain a teapot without a lid, multiple nicks or a missing handle. I hope it and myself ages (Patina) gracefully together

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38 Oz. Moss Green CastNobility Iron Teapot

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Joyce Chen Pro Chef 14-Inch Flat Bottom Wok uncoated Carbon Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)A few years ago I tried stir frying and liked it, except that I used a Joyce Chen nonstick wok that peeled after two uses. After that I got a Lodge cast iron wok that was way too heavy and got discouraged and gave it away. Then I tried I a no-name carbon steel wok but was very ignorant about how to season it and could not understand why it kept rusting. Recently I have had the urge to try stir frying again and this time did my homework. I chose this wok because it was carbon steel, and this time learned ahead of time how to season it properly. This wok is also very sturdily made; you cannot easily bend the wok if you push on it; the handles are not loose; it is 2 mm thick; it has phenolic plastic handles that stay cool.
I have properly seasoned and been using the wok with no rust or stickiness. Learning how to season and clean made all the difference. A good education and a well-made wok are an unbeatable combination!!
See some of ther other wok posts for good seasoning tips. I followed the directions that came with the wok and had good results.

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Joyce Chen opened her first restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1958.She found that the selection and quality of Chinese cookware in America didn't live up to her high standards… so she developed her own.Today, Joyce Chen Products sources from all over the Pacific Rim to bring the best of Asia to you.These 14" Carbon Steel Flat Woks feature a professional weight 2.0 mm, heavy-gauge carbon steel body.They have stay-cool Phenolic handles.Generous 14" size.

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Concord Aluminum Non Stick 13 Inch Wok with Bonus of 2 Wooden Utensils Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this pot for over a year. For the first year, it worked really well! But once it gets even slightly scratched, the nonstick stuff peels off extremely quickly. I wish this thing lasted longer.

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13 Inch Aluminum Wok is non-stick and perfect for all of your stovetop cooking.It comes with a tempered glass lid and two bonus wooden utensils utensils.

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Mr. Bar-B-Q Cast-Iron Wok Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I love this wok and use it every day. The cast iron is easy to take care of and distributes the heat very well. The feature we really like is the true "wok shape." What I mean is the shape is like a bowl within the wok, but the bottom is flat for resting on our electric stove. (And it sits VERY steadily because of the weight!) This really produces good results with all kinds of stir-frying--no sticking and quickly, evenly cooked dishes.
I have to say that before we were using the Joan Chen carbon steel. I got uncomfortable with the way (even after a year) it kept rusting even when oiled, always leaving a thick residue of oxide on paper towels when we wiped the pan. I figured this was going into our food. The new cast iron wok is just like a cast iron skillet: it really doesn't throw off a lot of oxide when cared for properly.
A few tips: scrub like crazy with good stainless steel or brass before using it the first time, then boil some soapy water in it and repeat. This gets rid of the machine oil used for shipping. (Good instructions are included.)
After the first several uses, rubbing the inside down with oil and then heating the wok in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes will ensure a good start to the seasoning process. From then on, keep the wok from rusting while stored by heating it a little before rubbing it down with oil.
NOTE: I'm ordering another one today, May 3, 2008, for a Chinese friend who had lunch with us and fell in love with the wok. I see other customers have had problems with cracks and figuring out how to remove the shipping oil...I will report back when the new one arrives!
OK! I've now received two of these in great shape (5/6/08). No strange machine oil. Fantastic deal!

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Cast iron wok, the very best in gourmet cooking. This will be cooking at it's finest

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T fal Specialty 14-Inch Nonstick Jumbo Wok, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I cook Chinese food everyday. However, it's very difficult to find a good wok here in US. I have shopped around and used many different woks since I came to US 13 years ago.
I got a T-Fal fry pan last year from a friend. It works great. Therefore, I was looking for a wok from T-Fal. I couldn't find it from the local stores. Finally, I found it at Amazon. When it arrived, I was surprised how beautiful it is. I tried it immediately. It works perfectly. Finally, I don't have to do the "wok hunting" again!

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T-Fal 14-inch Jumbo Wok is made to live up to the rigors of everyday use. This heavy gauge aluminum wok features a Thermo-Spot heat indicator that clearly shows when it's perfectly preheated to seal in flavor. T-fal patented nonstick interior is exceptionally durable, scratch-resistant, and safe with metal utensils. The exterior coating is also nonstick for easy cleaning that is also dishwasher safe.An ergonomically designed handle stays cool on the stovetop and is riveted for durability, while a hanging hole facilitates storing on your pot rack. Also equipped with a helper handle.Oven safe to 350 degrees F, dishwasher safe, and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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14 inch Carbon Steel Wok w/ 2 Steel Handles (flat bottom) USA made Review

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(More customer reviews)Followed the seasoning instructions, and it has turned amber brown, and food is not sticking.
Probably could have gone bigger, but the size is just right, but if I cooked for more than my family of 4, I would say "go bigger." But this one stores nicely, and is right for our size of family.
Very nice.

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The 2 steel handle model is the original wok design. This wok is a heavy-duty 14-gauge carbon steel. The flat bottom is designed to sit directly on an electric stove or ceramic stovetop to take advantage of all the heat since wok cooking is done with high heat. The flat bottom wok also works very efficiently on a gas stove. This flat bottom wok is available in 12", 14", and 16". Wok measures at least 4" in depth. If cooking with gas, the same wok is available in round bottom: 12", 14", 16" (for the home), and 18", 20", 22", 24", 26Õ, 28", and 30" (for commercial use). Must be seasoned. Made in USA. Wok only. Lid may be purchased separately.

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