Looking for "wok" advice...

Last post 03-31-2008 9:38 AM by Nadiza. 4 replies.
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  • 03-20-2008 7:32 PM

    Looking for "wok" advice...

    I have a ceramic cook top. Does anyone have any advice on what type of wok would cook well on this type of stove?

     Thanks! 

  • 03-21-2008 7:27 PM In reply to

    Re: Looking for "wok" advice...

    jm, I got Lodge's cast iron wok for Christmas.  It's very heavy, and would require some care not to slide it on your stovetop, lest it scratch the surface, but it would probably do quite well.  It has a really thick, flat base that can sit directly on the burner, and retains heat incredibly, but, like I said, you'd want to be careful not to slide it or drop it.

     

     

    My mom has had a ceramic stovetop for years, and she uses a stainless steel wok with a heating ring over the burner to keep the wok from touching the stovetop.  It doesn't have the even heating of my cast iron one, but it is more lightweight, and with the ring, there is no danger of scratching the surface. 

    John Hancock
  • 03-22-2008 10:30 AM In reply to

    Re: Looking for "wok" advice...

    I bought a wok at WalMart for $17 that I thought was "just right". I washed it prior to using it the first time and it rusted. Yes, rusted. Their protective coating washed off. I threw it in the trash (meant to take back but never could remember to do it). I haven't "wok-ed" since.

  • 03-22-2008 11:54 AM In reply to

    Re: Looking for "wok" advice...

    Have you considered an electric one?  You wouldn't have to take a chance of hurting your stove top.

  • 03-31-2008 9:38 AM In reply to

    • Nadiza
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    Re: Looking for "wok" advice...

    The protective coating is meant to wash off since it isn't safe for human consumption.  The protective coating is on there only to protect the wok from rusting until it's purchased.  But, the wok should have come with instructions on how to "season" it so it won't rust after being washed.  I don't recall the exact instructions for the first seasoning as I've had my wok nearly 30 years.  But this is how I keep it from rusting now:  Immediately after washing the wok, I put the wok back on the stove turning on the burner.  As wok heats up, any moisture remaining on the wok evaporates.  Once the wok is completely dry and quite hot, I remove it from the heat and poor a bit of oil into the pan and then rub it all over the surface (I use several paper towels to do this) top and bottom.  It's important to do this while the wok is hot, so be careful.  

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