Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Xylan Nonstick 14-Inch Wok with Wood Handles

by Harold Import Company, Inc.

Product Features

• Xylan nonstick wok created in collaboration with Helen Chen; 14 inches
• Crafted from 1.5 mm carbon steel for quick heat up and cool down
• Coated with Xylan nonstick surface for easy food release and cleanup
• Stay-cool wooden handles for traditional look and comfortable grip
• Sits securely on gas, electric, and induction stovetops; wash by hand

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000OFTDGS
• Item model number: 97007
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,955 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Good tools for starter kitchens, Xylan non-stick stir-fry pans and woks from Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen line are durable, quick conducting, and easy to care for. Crafted from 1.5 mm gauge carbon steel, the pieces feature flat bottoms for stability and are compatible with both gas and electric stovetops. A quick-releasing Xylan nonstick coating simplifies both cooking and cleanup, making the pans versatile tools for cooks with tight schedules. Wooden handles stay cool for comfortable control and look handsome to boot.

A generous pan suited to family-size meals, this Asian Kitchen Xylan pan is a good choice for stir-frying and stewing. It measures 14 inches in diameter and should be washed by hand for best results. A coordinating 12-inch version is also available. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

The 14 inch Xylan non-stick Wok has 1.6 mm gauge of carbon steel. It is made for use on gas or electric burners and the pan's carbon steel body is designed for rapid, even heating and cooling ¿ a must for any stir-fry. Its size is perfect for making quick and delicious Asian for the family. This pan is perfect for creating such authentic Asian-style recipes as curried shrimp with lemon rice and Szechwan beef stir-fry. This pan features a wood handle and helper handle and the flat bottom sits securely on stove tops. The wood handle is designed to stay cool on the stovetop, so you can easily remove the pan from the burner without using potholders. The Xylan Non Stick coating allows you to cook with little or no oil - a healthy delicious cooking method that brings out the food's natural flavors. Convenient loop at end of handle allows for hanging storage of the wok.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy Chen's steel wok instead, May 6, 2007

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This review is from: Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Xylan Nonstick 14-Inch Wok with Wood Handles (Kitchen)

Hi, I bought one of Chen's non-stick woks like this one -- and gave it to a friend, so I could free up cabinet space to buy Chen's steel flat bottomed wok (for my electric stove). You are not supposed to preheat the non-stick wok too high, and never without oil in it. Well, to stir fry, you want to get it real hot, so the non-stick limitation defeats the purpose.

I've had no problem with Chen's steel wok without non-stick coating -- you just have season it with oil and heat following the directions. Then each time you use it, wash it in hot water only (no soap or detergent), dry it, and rub a bit of oil on it after each use. I've enjoyed using the plain steel wok a few times a week for more than six months.

Really, don't be afraid to buy Chen's steel wok instead. You don't need a non-stick wok.