Wok this way

[olhillbilly]

Since there's a few cooks here, I'll ask. Anyone have any experience with a small wok?

I asked on FB and think most who replied, think woking is what ya do when ya get tard of running. My one Korean friend only informed me of how to season it and that I should have a hot fire. (I have woks at home)

Anyhow, I was thinking of a small one that I could use with my small rocket stove on the riverbank. Rocket stoves put out plenty of heat for a wok. I found a bazillion (or less) on Amazon in the 8-12 range.

I'm thinkin I should just close my eyes and pick one. Long as it's carbon steel. Also a ten inch should fit in my cook box perty well.

Anywho, anyone got any input?


And take this COLD weather back, will ya.......

[dsmith]

I have never cooked with a Wok

[mastercatter]

I have never used one but have seen them used on tv..Would be lighter than a castiron skillet though.

[olhillbilly]

You all should really try it. Cooks fast food, faster. Food prep takes longer than actual cooking. I just started using one about two years ago and wished I had learned much earlier. It's not just for Asian food. You can cook about anything. Great for one or two people.

One of the reviews for a ten inch wok said you could deep fry with a half cup of oil. Figgering the smaller round bottom, I spect thats bout right. I don't use much more than that with my 14 incher.

Found another ten incher that says it's for camping. And it's a hammered, carbon steel. Hammered means it's got ridges around it from being hand hammered. And it holds the food up on the sides, away from the intense heat.

I'll let ya let ya know what I pick. Oh and I got a fish recipe I'll post inna bit.

[mastercatter]

May have to try one...Might be worthwhile to do so...