Woks: Not Just For Stir Frys
Stir frying, steaming, roasting, and simmering techniques mean that woks are valuable kitchen utensils that you can surely make room for in your kitchen. The Chinese and other Asian cuisines have perfected all the valuable techniques that the wok can accomplish.
Woks are cooking vessels with a rounded bottom and sloping sides that aids the cooking process. The origination of the wok came out of necessity. The shortage of fuel for longer cooking processes was a problem. The wok cooks at extremely high temperatures for a short time. The secret is intense heat, but controllable heat.
The newer version of the wok was designed to accommodate the electric range and the glass top range. This flat bottom style offers the same wonderful advantages that its round bottom cousin does. When you start shopping, know that you have choices.
Your choices for woks, whether they are made of Cast Iron or Stainless Steel, need to be your consideration. The materials used should all produce a good effect because the design remains the same.
Many kinds of materials, from cast iron to stainless steel are used for making woks, and the Chinese families consider that cast iron wok passed down through the generations are their pride and joy. Your new wok can be priced from £10 up to a wok set in stainless steel costing about £70. It is the design that counts and taking care of the cast iron wok means keeping it well seasoned. The 14" wok is the size for the prices quoted here.
What is so special about wok cooking? The shorter cooking times seal in juices, save energy and create delicious flavours. The lean Asians are a testimony to the wok cooking with its low cholesterol cuisine. In wok cooking you can steam, Stir Fry, simmer and deep fry. Even in the deep frying you will be able to avoid the longer cooking times which lead to more oil absorption meaning higher calories. Various accessories can be purchased along with your wok to insure that your new cooking techniques are done properly. For instance, your steamer basket should be 12" in diameter to fit a 14" wok.
The preparation of the food to be cooked needs to be done in advance. Cutting and slicing and knowing which foods take the longer cooking times is very important. Buy a wok cooking book and research your new recipes on the Internet. Your new Cooking Utensil has opened up a new culinary door. Learn which oils suit your wok cooking and which do not. Learn the techniques for a steaming basket and how to steam a meal on a plate lowered into your new wok.
Three important factors in deciding to purchase a wok are all that you really need to consider. The healthier food, the delicious flavours, and faster meal preparation are the top reasons for getting a wok and throwing out some of those old pots and pans. Having a wok is having a multi-function kitchen tool that will provide many wonderful meals for you and your family. The wok is a fantastic multi purpose cooking vessel. Woks are worth it!
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2 whats quasy going to buy his wife for christmas?
a wok so she can iron his shirts!
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it should have gone into jokes&riddles???
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