13 inch Traditional Cast Iron Wok

by Wok Shop

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00012F3EU
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,353 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

A very traditional design that has been used in the Chinese countryside for centuries. Now it is available in the U.S. through the Wok Shop. Round bottom only and 41/2 inches in depth. Small metal handles. Retains heat, cooks evenly, quickly and efficiently and imparts the Chinese "wok hee" (wok flavor). Must be seasoned.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cast Iron Wok, October 22, 2005

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Gene Park (Lake Oswego, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 13 inch Traditional Cast Iron Wok

Being an amateur of cast iron cook ware, I was delighted to find the cast iron wok offered by the Wok Shop to replace the wok stolen by the movers.
The Wok Shop provided fast and exempelary service in shipping the wok. Closely following their instructions on how to cure the wok I was delighted with its utility. It proved to be lighter than my old cold steel wok and has a better distribution of heat. My western cast iron now sits oiled and stored stored under the stove waiting for that rare occasion when the wok will not do.
And the price could not be beat.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars cast iron 13 inch wok, December 29, 2003

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This review is from: 13 inch Traditional Cast Iron Wok

this is exactly does what it says , no fancy gourmet designs. after seasoning, will last a lifetime with proper care.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal, October 19, 2006

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EternalSeeker (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 13 inch Traditional Cast Iron Wok

Although it looks a little rough around the edges and primative, this nicely weighted, cast iron wok is the real deal and a pleasure to work with.

It heats evenly and holds the heat while ingredients are being added, something a lot of lighter weight, carbon steel woks don't. Once seasoned properly it is as good as Teflon without the toxic chemicals (one reason I bought it). It is not very deep, but easily stirs up a main dish stir fry for one or two people, or a side for four.

You do need to use a ring with it, and because of this it takes a little longer to heat on an electric stove. However it is also great to use for Indian cooking and is great to cook traditional flat breads on; you can turn it upside down to cook authentic Arab lavash, naan or flour tortillas.

Remember to keep it clean, seasoned and dry and it will last a lifetime.