Not very familiar with woks, but would a pan with a long handle, as opposed to this one, be easier to handle when stirring?
458321
I don't have a problem stirring. The wok is on a base and doesn't tend to move.
458322
i would prefer a long handle, but am sure that is a personal choice. i have a friend who is an excellent cook and does everything with a teaspoon!
458323
this is a traditional wok. the newer types of woks have a long handle and are easier to handle if you want to flip food into the air.
357340
Yes I believe you could use as a stir-fry pan. Maybe not quite as deep as a wok. Nice pan!
1180278
Yes, I use cook with a wok all the time. Just make sure there are no dings that would scar the surface.
2023159
We have the wok. It has a smooth bottom and would be fine on a glass top stove.
847276
Sorry I cannot help :( I had to return this wok 3 times due to a cracked handle when it arrived. I really wanted to use this wok since I already purchased the lid and waited too long to return it.
1194903
The pan is not as deep as a traditional wok (say from Joyce Chen) however, I have made both main and side dishes and there is enough room to comfortably move things around.....not quite like they do at a restaurant, but it works. Thickness ? Definitely thicker than some aluminum units I've had and no thinner than an average good piece of cookware. The non stick feature is also a benefit especially for the gooier (?) dishes and also at the end when you add your cornstarch slurry, everything comes out of the pan so effortlessly. I'm quite happy with it.
1455562
Okay. I had stir frying in mind & haven't been that happy w/ recent incarnations of cast iron (vs. my grandmother's stuff which I don't own.) I had one carbon steel wok that INSTANTLY rusted when I followed manufacturer's first-time use instructions so I feel like an idiot but I keep trying to find the solution. Thanks for your input.
1669343
This wok is heavy, and to me it's effective to manipulate the wok and clean it with one hand. The wooden handle still in perfect shape after a couple years, I use it on a ceramic stove top. I never had or used a wok with steel handles, so I can't compare.
1694418
I would say no, not deep enough, the wok might be a better option for paella or just use a paella pot
966490
it doesn't work very well with woks because of its curvature. you won't be able to fix it to the side. the same applies to all saucepans that are not straight, even a small curvature will make it difficult. it works great with different heights.
435777
Holding heat in a wok isn't what your looking for. Even fast heat distribtion, durability, and ease of use are. It the best wok I've ever owned. Its just a bit heavier than steel wok and very easy to use and clean. Lodge makes great products but their woks are cumbersome.
439006
Kinda a preference thing on the handles but I always prefer one long handle , the dual loop handles get hot really quick , as far as size I always opt for the extra 2 inches , always better to have the option to cook more food if necessary.
756814
High heat on any pan other than cast iron is not the best for them and your food.I have not had this problem with the handle getting to hot to handle.
1784945
I really don't see any advantage. I think it is just a personal preference, for me anyway. Now that I have had this pan for awhile, I really do prefer cast iron. Although, I do like the handle on this one better. It doesn't get hot like the cast iron because it is quite long.
1048651
If it's the one I bought, steel is plenty thick for wok cooking. It is hand made and looks good. Awesome seasoning videos from YouTube so don't neglect proper seasoning before cooking.
2177215
I own this wok. The difference is you have to season this kind of wok like you would cast iron. That makes it pretty well non stick. Also you do not wash it with soap. If you do you have to re-season it again. The 16" is quite large but great for a big family! I am pleased with it! Hope this helps!
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Sorry, this traditional cast-iron wok is not mfg. with any "western wooden handles", strictly traditional: round bottom with two metal molded handles. If you want a long handle, get the Joyce Chen pre seasoned cast-iron iron wok with long maple wooden handle and a helper handle. If handles are important to you, get the carbon steel USA made or hand hammered pow woks - metal hollow handle or wooden handle. Thank you. The Wok Shop