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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wished I had used this sooner..., October 11, 2006
This review is from: Calphalon One Infused Anodized 12-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok (Kitchen)
I love my new Calphalon One Infused Anodized Wok! I have been cooking for my family for over 11 years with a non-stick wok and I got tired of having to change woks every 6 months. I constantly use high heat for chinese cooking and the non-stick coating wears off pretty fast. So I decided to do some research on which non-stick wok is the most durable in the market but was shocked to learn that non-stick coating or Teflon may be a likely carcinogen to humans. So, after extensive research between an All-Clad stainless steel wok and a Calphalon One Infused Anodized wok, I picked the latter one because I still wanted the feel of that non-stick cooking although I know that it won't be 100% non-stick. After purchasing one, I immediately tried to saute some baby bok choi first. The veggies didn't stick at all! Not only that, they cook so much faster and they taste so much cleaner and sweeter. I think its because they got cooked so fast that they retained their sweetness and crispiness. I was so pleasantly surprised. Next was the "meat" test - "Chicken wings with oyster sauce". To me, this is the "sticky" test since oyster sauce has some sweetness to it that burns faster than regular soy sauce. In goes the garlic, onion and ginger first and they did not stick when stirred until they were fragrant. Then I put in the chicken wings and again, I was so surprised because the wings cooked so fast and they didn't stick! Since the wok is so evenly heated all the way up the side walls, the wings were being cooked not only on the bottom of the wok but also the sides. During the final 2 minutes, I cranked up the heat to "brown" the wings. Initially, they stuck a little bit to the wok but with a gentle push, the got unstuck easily. The dish was done half the time it used to take. Amazing. But even more amazingly, the baked-on and charred oyster sauce and juices on the sides of the wok came off so easily. Just run hot water and rubbing the wok with a soft sponge and soap. No scrubbing was necessary. This wok is worth every penny. It may seem very expensive at first, but this thing will last forever (I hope), so it is actually very economical. It will also save you money on gas because it minimizes cooking time. This wok that I bought is made in Ohio, USA. I also purchased the Indian wok from this same line and it is also made in USA. The most important thing to follow is to always heat up the wok first, like about 2-3 mins on medium heat. Then add oil and wait another half minute before starting to cook. This prevents any sticking to the wok. Preheating is the most important thing to do when you saute or stir fry on this type of cookware or on any stainless steel cookware.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best of All Features, March 1, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Calphalon One Infused Anodized 12-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok (Kitchen)
I have been using this wok almost every day for approximately two weeks now and this product has surpassed my expectations in every way. With the right settings (for example, make sure the wok is hot, and coat the interior surface with just a little bit of oil before cooking) you will find this wok a great pleasure to work with. I am able to brown the poultry and still release the meat very easily with just a little nudge with a spatular. I also use this wok for stir-frying of vegetables, steaming, making sauces, etc. Note - do not confuse this product with Calphalon's non-stick lines of products, as it is not marketed as a non-stick wok. It is stick-resistant. Therefore you will see a little bit sticking, but that's just fine as you will be able to deglaze very nicely with the remnant bits and pieces left in the wok. To clean the wok, just fill the interior with some hot water and wipe, it will be ready for the next task in just a few seconds. I have experienced no discoloring issues.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wok works fine, but it's expensive, June 13, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Calphalon One Infused Anodized 12-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok (Kitchen)
Food doesn't stick to it, I don't have to use a lot of oil, it's easy to clean, and I can use metal utensils. Unlike nonstick pans, this wok actually gives the food a bit of brown color. This is the first wok I've ever owned, so I can't compare it to other woks, I can only compare it to other nonstick pans. Is it worth the money? I am not sure. It IS quite expensive. But it does a good job, and it forces me to stir fry more often (to get my money's worth!). If you don't stir fry, you should. I can now get an entire meal ready in less than 10 minutes. Yeah, my house smells like sesame oil and garlic every time I use my wok.
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