Typhoon World Foods Wok, 28 cm

Product Information

Periodically, I will give the bottom of the wok a scrub to get rid of any areas that are starting to build up with grime. Can I Wash a Wok with Soap?

Do use your metal wok spatula to lightly scrape your wok to remove heavy grease and crusted food before washing.

How we tested

Although a lid isn’t necessary for a stir fry, if you’re planning on steaming, stewing or braising in your wok, then you may want to consider purchasing one with a lid. We recommend glass lids so you can keep an eye on your food without having to lift it and lose the heat. How we test woks After washing, the wok is then lifted and tipped forward to drain the water and any debris out into a built-in drain on the stove. How nice is that? During busy times, the wok is going non-stop, so this convenient setup is key. In a restaurant kitchen, chefs often wash their hot wok right away using cold water from a faucet directly over the cooktop. Steam pours out of the wok as the water hits it, and the chef immediately cleans the wok with a scrub brush (working the brush in a circular motion). The long reedy bristles of the bamboo work great at scraping food bits off of the wok. There can be a bit more splashing though, so grab your apron before you go at it, or you’ll end up with a shirt full of grease spots. Don’t soak your wok for more than a few minutes in water, and definitely not overnight, or rust will form.

Our focus is on the carbon steel wok, which we recommend in our article on choosing and buying a wok. If you have an electric stove and use a flat bottom wok, then it is a good idea to keep the bottom clean and smooth, so you don’t scratch your glass cooktop.While you can still make a stir fry in a frying pan, a wok should be your pan of choice – ones made from carbon steel will also impart the traditional smoky stir-fry flavour known as "wok hei". What materials are woks made from?