I've bought this round-bottom wok (鑊 Huò, 炒鑊 Chǎo huò, 炒鍋 Chǎo guō) as a gift for someone with no stir-frying experience, and was afraid that the wok might not get seasoned properly were I to gift it in its original shape. I did run into a small problem of my own, however, in that I currently live in an apartment with an electric range which makes it impossible for me to season the wok using the traditional gas stove techniques.
Turns out gas stove is not necessary, and in this case, when I was done, I began to feel that unless you have a powerful gas furnace, you might be better off seasoning in an oven anyway. The result at the end of the process was awesome, and the wok looked spectacularly beautiful so much so that it could be used for decoration. Hopefully, the pictures will do it justice.
The Mammafong (媽媽芳 Māmā Fāng) wok is one of the nicest woks I have seen in a long time. It's made of 16-gauge carbon steel. You may wonder which gauge steel is optimal for stir-frying. Well, in a commercial setting with crazy-hot burners you'll run into thinner 17-to-18-gauge woks. For home use, several highly-rated Amazon vendors tout the benefits of 14-gauge steel as it retains the heat better due to its increased thickness. I feel that 14-gauge is a little too thick as it takes too long for my taste to heat up and too slow to cool down, plus it weighs more which might make it more difficult for some to handle. The Mammafong wok is right smack in the middle where it needs to be at 16.
About size. In as much as a 14-inch wok appears to be well-, if not best-suited for a regular-size Western range, I hope that one day Mammafong will carry the same line-up of woks in 16 inches. I have a lot of mouths to cook for. :-)
The wok, just like the vast majority of others, comes with protective oil that needs to be removed (see the seasoning instructions above). What I didn't like was that the inside of the metal tube that holds the wooden handle was not protected. I had to wiggle the handle multiple times to be able to dislodge it from the wok, and when I finally did, I discovered there was some rust on the wood as well. A minor issue that does not affect my overwhelmingly positive feelings about this wok, but still room for improvement.
On a related note, I would love for Mammafong to start selling handle replacement kits (one handle and two Phillips screws). I expect the handles to become damaged over time, and I would love to have perfect original replacements ready for deployment as soon as needed. Another great product to develop would be a wok adapter for barbecue grills. As far as I know one doesn't exist as of today (October 2019).
The wok heats up fast and evenly, with the heat coming all the way up to the edge, on an electric stove (in case you missed it, do choose the flat-bottom wok for electric and induction stoves; the round-bottom wok I am dealing with here is for someone with a gas range).
Before I forget, I thought it was a nice touch for Daphne, the CEO of Mammafong, to contact me through Amazon after purchase, and email me a small collection of family recipes in the PDF format. Thank you very much!
All in all, the wok has been a joy to use, and I'm sure it'll be a welcome gift as well. In fact, I'm scheming to purchase several more units, for myself and several family members, season all for everyone, and start cooking. I can't recommend this wok highly enough and hope that with time Mammafong will expand their line-up of high-quality cooking utensils (I'll be watching closely :-)).
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Hi, my name is Daphne and I am on a mission to bring back the authentic flavours of Asian cuisine. By introducing Mammafong - the new generation of classic cookwares. I am honouring my culinary heritage and teachers; my grandma and my mother - Mamma Fong.What makes our product unique
Authentic hand hammered woks that are built to last. At Mammafong, each wok is 100% handcrafted with precision, passion and care. With a little TLC, your wok can last for decades, just like Mamma Fong’s!Why we love what we do
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Made of heavy 16-gauge carbon steel yet lightweight for easy lifting while you cook. Traditional carbon steel construction disperses heat evenly and quickly for optimum cooking. With proper care and maintenance, your mammafong wok can give you a lifetime of delicious meals to follow!
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The extra long and sturdy wooden handle allows for effortless tossing and and provides a safe, comfortable grip. The helper handle makes it easier for lifting and to hang for storage.
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The more you cook, the better they perform. Your Mammafong wok arrives with a foundational seasoning of 100% vegetable oil (no synthetic coatings or chemicals). As you build up your own seasoning, you write your story into a wok that’s worth passing down.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
Size: 14 inchVerified Purchase
I've bought this round-bottom wok (鑊 Huò, 炒鑊 Chǎo huò, 炒鍋 Chǎo guō) as a gift for someone with no stir-frying experience, and was afraid that the wok might not get seasoned properly were I to gift it in its original shape. I did run into a small problem of my own, however, in that I currently live in an apartment with an electric range which makes it impossible for me to season the wok using the traditional gas stove techniques.
Turns out gas stove is not necessary, and in this case, when I was done, I began to feel that unless you have a powerful gas furnace, you might be better off seasoning in an oven anyway. The result at the end of the process was awesome, and the wok looked spectacularly beautiful so much so that it could be used for decoration. Hopefully, the pictures will do it justice.
The Mammafong (媽媽芳 Māmā Fāng) wok is one of the nicest woks I have seen in a long time. It's made of 16-gauge carbon steel. You may wonder which gauge steel is optimal for stir-frying. Well, in a commercial setting with crazy-hot burners you'll run into thinner 17-to-18-gauge woks. For home use, several highly-rated Amazon vendors tout the benefits of 14-gauge steel as it retains the heat better due to its increased thickness. I feel that 14-gauge is a little too thick as it takes too long for my taste to heat up and too slow to cool down, plus it weighs more which might make it more difficult for some to handle. The Mammafong wok is right smack in the middle where it needs to be at 16.
About size. In as much as a 14-inch wok appears to be well-, if not best-suited for a regular-size Western range, I hope that one day Mammafong will carry the same line-up of woks in 16 inches. I have a lot of mouths to cook for. :-)
The wok, just like the vast majority of others, comes with protective oil that needs to be removed (see the seasoning instructions above). What I didn't like was that the inside of the metal tube that holds the wooden handle was not protected. I had to wiggle the handle multiple times to be able to dislodge it from the wok, and when I finally did, I discovered there was some rust on the wood as well. A minor issue that does not affect my overwhelmingly positive feelings about this wok, but still room for improvement.
On a related note, I would love for Mammafong to start selling handle replacement kits (one handle and two Phillips screws). I expect the handles to become damaged over time, and I would love to have perfect original replacements ready for deployment as soon as needed. Another great product to develop would be a wok adapter for barbecue grills. As far as I know one doesn't exist as of today (October 2019).
The wok heats up fast and evenly, with the heat coming all the way up to the edge, on an electric stove (in case you missed it, do choose the flat-bottom wok for electric and induction stoves; the round-bottom wok I am dealing with here is for someone with a gas range).
Before I forget, I thought it was a nice touch for Daphne, the CEO of Mammafong, to contact me through Amazon after purchase, and email me a small collection of family recipes in the PDF format. Thank you very much!
All in all, the wok has been a joy to use, and I'm sure it'll be a welcome gift as well. In fact, I'm scheming to purchase several more units, for myself and several family members, season all for everyone, and start cooking. I can't recommend this wok highly enough and hope that with time Mammafong will expand their line-up of high-quality cooking utensils (I'll be watching closely :-)).
Turns out gas stove is not necessary, and in this case, when I was done, I began to feel that unless you have a powerful gas furnace, you might be better off seasoning in an oven anyway. The result at the end of the process was awesome, and the wok looked spectacularly beautiful so much so that it could be used for decoration. Hopefully, the pictures will do it justice.
The Mammafong (媽媽芳 Māmā Fāng) wok is one of the nicest woks I have seen in a long time. It's made of 16-gauge carbon steel. You may wonder which gauge steel is optimal for stir-frying. Well, in a commercial setting with crazy-hot burners you'll run into thinner 17-to-18-gauge woks. For home use, several highly-rated Amazon vendors tout the benefits of 14-gauge steel as it retains the heat better due to its increased thickness. I feel that 14-gauge is a little too thick as it takes too long for my taste to heat up and too slow to cool down, plus it weighs more which might make it more difficult for some to handle. The Mammafong wok is right smack in the middle where it needs to be at 16.
About size. In as much as a 14-inch wok appears to be well-, if not best-suited for a regular-size Western range, I hope that one day Mammafong will carry the same line-up of woks in 16 inches. I have a lot of mouths to cook for. :-)
The wok, just like the vast majority of others, comes with protective oil that needs to be removed (see the seasoning instructions above). What I didn't like was that the inside of the metal tube that holds the wooden handle was not protected. I had to wiggle the handle multiple times to be able to dislodge it from the wok, and when I finally did, I discovered there was some rust on the wood as well. A minor issue that does not affect my overwhelmingly positive feelings about this wok, but still room for improvement.
On a related note, I would love for Mammafong to start selling handle replacement kits (one handle and two Phillips screws). I expect the handles to become damaged over time, and I would love to have perfect original replacements ready for deployment as soon as needed. Another great product to develop would be a wok adapter for barbecue grills. As far as I know one doesn't exist as of today (October 2019).
The wok heats up fast and evenly, with the heat coming all the way up to the edge, on an electric stove (in case you missed it, do choose the flat-bottom wok for electric and induction stoves; the round-bottom wok I am dealing with here is for someone with a gas range).
Before I forget, I thought it was a nice touch for Daphne, the CEO of Mammafong, to contact me through Amazon after purchase, and email me a small collection of family recipes in the PDF format. Thank you very much!
All in all, the wok has been a joy to use, and I'm sure it'll be a welcome gift as well. In fact, I'm scheming to purchase several more units, for myself and several family members, season all for everyone, and start cooking. I can't recommend this wok highly enough and hope that with time Mammafong will expand their line-up of high-quality cooking utensils (I'll be watching closely :-)).
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
Size: 14 inchVerified Purchase
Excellent quality and so easy to season even though I had never done that before! I’ve done a lot of research on how to season a wok properly. Some of the hard core one suggest to turn on the gas stove into a super high heat but I wasn’t able to do it with my gas stove. However, I found this is the easiest way without burning my house down.
The wok looks like it came with some sort of protective oil to keep it from rusting, so I scrubbed it clean before use. Then I rinsed it in hot water and put it on my stove in high heat to dry up the wok right away. Once it is hot and dry I poured the oil and swirled it around the wok, then turned down the heat to low and let it “cook” for a bit. The hot areas began to turn light blue and rainbow. I repeated the last 2 steps for few times and let it cool down completely. That’s how I seasoned my wok!
So far I've made stir-fry noodle, vegetables and lots and lots of fried rice and it never sticks. Typically, I only use hot water to clean the wok because certain cleaning products may damage the seasoning. Overall it is an awesome wok with a great price!
The wok looks like it came with some sort of protective oil to keep it from rusting, so I scrubbed it clean before use. Then I rinsed it in hot water and put it on my stove in high heat to dry up the wok right away. Once it is hot and dry I poured the oil and swirled it around the wok, then turned down the heat to low and let it “cook” for a bit. The hot areas began to turn light blue and rainbow. I repeated the last 2 steps for few times and let it cool down completely. That’s how I seasoned my wok!
So far I've made stir-fry noodle, vegetables and lots and lots of fried rice and it never sticks. Typically, I only use hot water to clean the wok because certain cleaning products may damage the seasoning. Overall it is an awesome wok with a great price!
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Raymond D.
Awesome wok
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2022Size: 14 inchVerified Purchase
Raymond D.
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2022
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Steve Jenkins
Fantastic wok. I love it. It's heavy so don't expect easy flipping unless you have huge forearms
Reviewed in Australia on May 10, 2023Size: 14 inchVerified Purchase
