Reddit reviews Joyce Chen J21-9972, Classic Series Carbon Steel Wok Set, 4-Piece, 14-Inch, Charcoal
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Wok set includes 14-inch wok, dome lid, 12-inch bamboo spatula, and recipe bookletMade of 1-1/2 mm gauge carbon steel for fast, even heating; requires seasoning before useBirch-wood stay-cool handles - one long and an opposite helper handleNonstick steel dome lid with knob helps keep in heat, moisture, and nutrientsSafe for use on either gas or electric cooktops; hand wash
I'll agree with a bunch of things said above - But want to offer some links to go with them.
1: IF this is a nonstick pan - Toss it - You can find nice carbon steel ones online for about $30. (Example: [Wok] (http://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-21-9972-Classic-Carbon-Steel/dp/B002AQSWNE/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1371481802&sr=1-1&keywords=carbonsteel+wok) ) And to be honest - These are the ultimate non-stick pans. (Yes, I think they're better than cast iron. :p )
2: 'Some' gas stoves put out enough heat, but most don't. Make a guess how often you think you'll use it - If a lot, I 2nd the turkey fryer suggestion. I wasn't sure myself and bought a Butane stone to see if I would like using it. (Example: Butane Stove) Eventually, I upgraded to something with more fire.
If it's not a non-stick, learn how to season it Example for carbon steel - Wok Seasoning 1; Wok Seasoning 2;
And sad story to go with this - My sister complained about how crappy, and just bad this wok she had was, along with how much food loved to stick in this wok. She pulled it out yearly to try and see if it would get better. While helping her cook dinner at one evening, I figured out what it was (Carbon Steel) and did an initial seasoning on it; She absolutely LOVES using it now, and hasn't complained once about food sticking.
3: The oil you use makes a BIG difference - Use a frying or other hi-temp oil in it. (Canola, peanut, or lard has given me the best results constantly.)
4: One last thing for Woks - The bottom shape is what it 'supposedly' is designed for - Flat bottom ones are for Electric burners; and rounded bottoms are gas; (Take it with a grain of salt though.)
Boom. I have this and I love it.
Well--I wouldn't recommend a round bottom for an electric..only for gas..and even then you will need a ring for it to sit in. Round bottoms for great over gas--not so great on electric where the contact is uneven...and where they have to be held and cannot be left to sit or they topple over. Flat are good for either.. Give one of these a try and see how you like..it is semi flat and a decent cost friendly version. Season it well..
The Wokshop is a great recommendation but if you prefer to buy from Amazon, this is the one I personally use. Whatever wok you choose, I highly recommend it be made of carbon steel. It's durable, can stand up to high heat and non stick when used correctly.
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Thank you for the contest!
For potential givers. I found this for this mum!
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