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Stainless Steel Wok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important items to buy for cooking Chinese food is a wok. What do you use a wok for and what accessories do you need? There are many types out there, so how do you know which one to get and why? What type of wok do restaurants use? What type of wok should you use at home and why? Why does your food stick to the wok? How do you clean and maintain your wok? In today’s post, I will talk about all the answers to these questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you use a wok for and what accessories do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A wok is the primary cooking vessel for Chinese cooking. Chinese people cook almost everything in a wok! Most people are familiar with stir frying in a wok, which is the act of panfrying and stirring contents at the same time. But did you know that the wok is also used for steaming, boiling, and braising? The wok is the number one multi-purpose kitchen item you need. Second, is something to cook your rice in – either a rice cooker or pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out some recipes using a wok in different ways:<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n