do i have to use a wok ring with this?
1470942
You don't have to, but the ring gives it a stable base. I have not bought the ring yet because the food cooks so fast at a high heat that I move the ingredients around constantly. I try to act like a real cook at the restaurant and get fancy.
1470943
No, you can just turn over the stove ring upside down. I don't use my ring I bought at all.
1470944
Yes. If u don't there will not be a hot spot on the bottom. The heat will crawl up sides too far to cook at different levels in one pan.
1470945
Yes, mine came with a wok ring. You should also be able to email vendor to verify as well.
1470946
If you are using a gas stove I see no reason for a ring. If you're using an electric stove I see no reason for a wok. Just wont be able to maintain the heat needed.
830895
I have not tried, but the directions indicate that you can. Since its a wok you would have a shallow pool of oil, not a deep vessel. From personnel experience, it might be easier to use a Dutch oven on a cooktop. One thing for sure: this wok gets HOT! Should keep the oil from getting too cool after adding food. Just fry in small batches.
744935
Yes, you can. It's Carbon Steel; but I don't think you are going to get the heat intended for this wok. This is a great heavy gauge wok; if anything is going to give you good results, this one will. The Wok Shop is great, email them with any other questions, they provide great support.
613093
No igniter and you would probably need to remove the sides to cook with a wok. Shouldn't be a problem, though.
143608
Absolutely. A wok is primarily designed for pan frying. It's shape allows food to be moved from the hotter bottom pan surface up the sides where it is less hot, or to slide the more finished pieces out of the wok into a bowl. You can pan-fry meat as well but my preferred instrument in that situation is a cast iron skillet.
1402267
yes but you need a steamer basket to steam. it won't rust if you take care of it properly. when i finish washing it with water & the bamboo brush, i put it on the stove & turn on the heat until the wok is dry. then i apply a light coat of oil on the wok. i've had mine for several months now and still love it.
426120
I have a cooktop and I would suggest you order the ring. The wok is perfectly round on the bottom and wobbles on the flat surface. I was surprised at how heavy it is and nicely hammered. The bottom measures 20" from side to side.
1814812
I do not have the wok but would suggest you contact Calphlon customer service for info on how to condition the wok.
1180279
I use my wok on my induction top, the heat spreads evenly around. You could also try a metal ring to make it more sturdy. Bon appetite
1934801
It doesnt fit the electric fry pan well. It functions, but it is not the quality of the Farberware probe. Your Wok should have a number on it but buy the FRberware part. This one's probe is too short to hold it in place tightly.
1180278
Yes, I use cook with a wok all the time. Just make sure there are no dings that would scar the surface.
616657
No problems;I use a silicon spoon/spatula or a wooden spoon. I have 2 of the frying pans as well, and we use a silicon spatula. The items are Pyrex and Tovolo. Williams & Sonoma outlets have good quality implements at discounted prices. Meanwhile, old fashioned wooden spoons won't hurt. Keep away from metals, and the wok will be fine. Enjoy.
2193527
You can if you want to put that much oil in it. Personally, I would be hesitant. A wok doesn't have a very large base of support and can tip easily. I wouldn't want one full of hot oil on my stove. I would deep fry in a dutch oven and then transfer to the wok for finishing.
966492
I'm pretty sure it will work with a wok given my experience over the holidays. My companion has a wok-like skillet (flat-base over the burner but sloping sides rising from the base) and it worked fine when we twice made fried oysters. As noted in my review, I had some doubts over whether it would work with this sloping skillet but the sliding clip performed just fine, holding the thermometer just where we needed it.
2230001
Whirlpool W10216179 Wok Ring A regular wok ring didn't work for me, but someone gave me one of these, a Whirlpool Wok Ring (I don't know if the link is allowed, if not just search for it on Amazon.) A round bottom is MUCH better than a flat bottom when it comes to woking. If you need to know why, I can write you the 10+ page answer.
745807
It's easy to use with woks, but could be used with any cooking vessel. But definitely easy to clean off wok sides, etc.
45251
The bottom of the wok is round. Place the ring over the burner and set the wok on the ring.