Going for a Wok!

Habanero Smoker · December 17, 2011, 12:58:26 PM

On an electric range they do not work well. You probably be better off getting another electric one, but I don't know any thing about electric woks.

FLBentRider · December 17, 2011, 01:41:29 PM

I'm deciding between the Breville and the Lodge, I know I can get the Breville locally, and it is a Christmas present for the Mrs, so I'm kinda short on time.

Habanero Smoker · December 17, 2011, 01:54:26 PM

I've never had any luck with a wok on an electric range, but I've never used a cast iron wok. I just took a look at the Breville, and if it performs the way they say; that may be the way to go.

jiggerjams · December 17, 2011, 02:23:20 PM

Quote from: 3rensho on December 16, 2011, 10:07:54 PM
Personally I'd never get an electric or anti-stick wok. Can't get them hot enough for "wok heh". You need a steel wok and a wok ring that puts out some serious btu's.

The Breville electric gets to 425 F. Should I be looking for something hotter? My meals for four are ready to plate in less than 10 minutes as it is. Here is a link for a review of the product.
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/chinesecookingequipment/fr/Breville-Electric-Wok.htm

devo · December 17, 2011, 02:29:56 PM

I bought a cast iron wok about five years ago. I use it for all kinds of cooking. Very nice addition to any kitchen. They are more expensive than most out there but well worth the price. I even put mine on my turkey fryer burner in the summer to make french fries.

La Quinta · December 17, 2011, 06:56:39 PM

I am totally with Jigger on this...I have the breville cast iron electric wok...stir fried pork and veggies done and on the plate in 15 minutes...I love the thing...I also fry chicken wings in it...I prefer it to splattering grease all over the stove...and it cleans up so freaking easy...

If you've had an old electric wok that crapped out (like i did) you will be amazed at how fast this one gets hot...

jiggerjams · December 17, 2011, 07:42:50 PM

Devo - great looking wok!
LQ - My experience exactly. I couldn't believe the performance when I first got this wok for a gift.

FLBentRider · December 18, 2011, 11:09:21 AM

I picked up the Breville Hot wok.

SiFumar · December 18, 2011, 01:06:38 PM

Quote from: La Quinta on December 17, 2011, 06:56:39 PM
I am totally with Jigger on this...I have the breville cast iron electric wok...stir fried pork and veggies done and on the plate in 15 minutes...I love the thing...I also fry chicken wings in it...I prefer it to splattering grease all over the stove...and it cleans up so freaking easy...

If you've had an old electric wok that crapped out (like i did) you will be amazed at how fast this one gets hot...

LQ which model is the cast iron one? I might be interested in that one.

jiggerjams · December 18, 2011, 05:50:31 PM

Congrats FLB. Let me know what you think of it after you get to take it for a test drive. Is great and effortless with popcorn too.

devo · December 18, 2011, 05:52:30 PM

QuoteIs great and effortless with popcorn too.

Heck I never even thought of popcorn with mine before, thanks for the info

3rensho · December 18, 2011, 10:10:25 PM

QuoteI have to ask what a "Wok Heh" is. Is that the stove ring.

Sometimes spelled "wok hei" is a Cantonese phrase to describe the look and taste of wok'd food cooked with lots of heat, flames and smoke. A wok ring is a round gas burner with an outer ring to set the wok on. The flames come all up the sides of the wok. Definitely for use outside unless you have a restaurant type of hood in your kitchen like a friend of mine does.

Something like this - http://chowtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Wok-Hei-Flaming-Wok.jpg and

this - http://www.womguide.com/assets/images/images/March10/25March/DPD1.jpg

La Quinta · December 18, 2011, 11:50:46 PM

Si...I looked on the Beville site and I can't find my model...I have to find the manual to see the model number and I looked everywhere I would have pit it...

Nuff said... >:(

SiFumar · December 19, 2011, 12:55:33 PM

Thanks for trying LQ...if you've had it for a while they may have discontinued your model if they don't have on the web site.

Quarlow · December 19, 2011, 08:32:38 PM

Quote from: 3rensho on December 18, 2011, 10:10:25 PM
QuoteI have to ask what a "Wok Heh" is. Is that the stove ring.

Sometimes spelled "wok hei" is a Cantonese phrase to describe the look and taste of wok'd food cooked with lots of heat, flames and smoke. A wok ring is a round gas burner with an outer ring to set the wok on. The flames come all up the sides of the wok. Definitely for use outside unless you have a restaurant type of hood in your kitchen like a friend of mine does.

Something like this - http://chowtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Wok-Hei-Flaming-Wok.jpg and

this - http://www.womguide.com/assets/images/images/March10/25March/DPD1.jpg

Thanks 3R, that is kind of what I figured.

Going for a Wok!

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