Tramontina Barbeque Wok (26cm)

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Always use an oil with a high smoke point—meaning something that can be heated to very high temperatures before it starts smoking—and a neutral flavor. Peanut oil, canola oil, and grapeseed oil all fit the bill. (See our guide to cooking oil for more on each type, and others.) Meanwhile, cook the noodles in boiling water for two minutes, then drain and spread out on a clean tea towel – they’ll carry on cooking in the residual heat, and this way they’ll stay springy. Another top scorer, but significantly cheaper than the one above, this wok benefits from having a long and sturdy handle that stays cool while cooking. It received full marks on every one of our food tests, preparing egg fried rice just as well as a classic stir fry.

Wok - Asian flavour on the grill - Weber

Our favorite outdoor wok burner is the PowerFlamer Outdoor Wok Burner. It's powerful, you can adjust its flame easily, and it's simple to use. For a budget-friendly option, we recommend the Eastman Outdoors Big Kahuna Wok Burner. But producing that bed of coals takes time, which is why, to recreate this stir-fry environment at home, the combination of the Weber Genesis® II gas barbecue and a heavy, rounded cast iron wok are just perfect.Another durable option, we like how sturdy this wok felt on the hob and appreciated its oven-safe design. Keep the food moving in the wok as well. It will only take a couple minutes—at most—to cook most proteins and vegetables, and it’s easy to scorch them. Beware of Flare-Ups Apologies, but here are a few more general principles of wok cooking that apply no matter how you’re heating it:

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Woks vary in size, with smaller ones typically about 24cm in diameter and larger family models up to 35cm.

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We carefully triple-box every oven to ensure safe arrival, and we usually ship this just once or twice a week so please note it may take a bit longer than expected to get your oven. As far as utensils, the most important thing is that you have some that won’t melt, meaning absolutely no plastic. Metal tongs work well for tossing noodles, and long-handled spatulas are great for stir-frying everything else (the longer the handle, the farther your hand is from the intense heat). According to Chinese cooking expert Fuchsia Dunlop, who offers tons of other good wok tips, you should also have have a bamboo brush or whisk to wipe down the wok in between batches of food. We stand behind the product and will replace any shipment that arrives damaged, but keep in mind it is a handmade oven with some inherent imperfections. Any meats or perishable vegetables should be removed from the fridge at least 10-15 minutes before you’re ready to cook too, since cold food hitting a hot wok won’t turn out properly. If you’ve washed any vegetables, take the time to dry them so they don’t end up steaming in the wok instead of searing. All of this applies to wok cooking in general, and the only thing that’s different when using a wok on the grill is the wait time for the coals to heat. You’ll want to prepare your grill as you normally would and let the coals ash over, but rather than spread them out, leave them piled in the center; when they’re covered in white ash and still glowing red within, you can set down your wok and let it soak up the heat up for 10 minutes or so, then start cooking. Wok This Way Found in most Thai homes, the "Tao" is a small and convenient way to cook outdoors, and it doesn't make much mess. Used for generations, this clay oven is now more efficient than ever thanks to a new design which has captured the interest of Thai academics and government officials who are promoting it as a great way to reduce fuel consumption. Using very little charcoal, this cooker produces enough heat to stir-fry small or large woks, boil water, or barbecue meats. We're importing this from the innovator who is credited with the improved design.

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While you can still make a stir fry in a frying pan, a wok should be your pan of choice – ones made from carbon steel will also impart the traditional smoky stir-fry flavour known as "wok hei". What materials are woks made from?Heat a wok or a large, high-sided frying pan and add a tablespoon of sunflower oil. Once the pan is very hot, and working in batches, stir-fry the pork batons until golden brown all over and the fat starts to melt. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon and repeat with the rest of the pork. Stay up to date with all the latest Smeg product news, specialpromotions, competitions, and eventsby joining our mailing list! Chewy, wok-charred noodles are amazing, and in this version of the Thai classic pad see ew, they’re paired with seared slices of flank steak and Chinese broccoli. Make sure you prepare the noodles as directed in the recipe so you don’t end up with one giant clump. Get the Pad See Ew recipe. Shrimp Fried Rice On the Grill Woks tend to either have one long handle for easy tossing and turning, or two smaller c-shaped handles for easy manoeuvrability. There are some hybrid models that have a long handle on one side and a small grip handle on the other though, such as the high-scoring M&S Chef Hard Anodised 30cm Wok we tested.