Carbon Steel Wok For Electric, Induction and Gas Stoves (Lid, Spatula and User Guide Video Included)

Awesome Wok. Well seasoned. Very light and versatile for those who are still new to the stir fry game. Gets hot very quick. Easy cleanup since its well seasoned and nothing sticks if you follow the video directions. You can definitely get some "wok hei" with this wok. (maybe not induction stoves)

I bought the wok with wooden lid just over five years ago. It's become my primary cooking vessel, from eggs in the morning to late-night fried ravioli. I joke that it's my favorite non-stick pan, since it's carbon steel and needs to be seasoned. I did the oven seasoning once when I first got it, and never had to again. Regular maintenance is key, just like cast iron.It's okay to use water to clean it. Usually the kitchen sprayer is enough. The key is to dry it immediately after. I heat it back up to get it bone-dry. Then I apply a very thin layer of peanut oil (it should not be collecting/dripping) and hang it up. You don't want to build up too much seasoning either, since it's more likely to flake off. It'll maintain naturally with regular usage. If you're burning stuff on it then you may need to do spot seasoning if you've stripped it. Very important to empty the wok when finished cooking into a serving vessel, so it can be cleaned while hot. Stuff drying on it makes cleaning it harder.I apply mineral oil to the wooden lid periodically, depending on how often I use it in a moisture application. Lid usage is rare for me, since I usually use a bamboo steamer on a steamer ring. But if you want to steam a whole fish it's handy.The size is perfect for a two-person household. It has enough volume for 6+ servings of something like mapo tofu, but depending on the recipe may require cooking in batches. Since it's carbon steel it's relatively light, and very reactive on my gas burner. Easy enough to toss with minimal strength.I love deep frying in it. I used to have an electric deep fryer but it was a pain to clean and the smell dispersed anyway so I gave it away on Freecycle. The wok's sloped walls somehow do a better job of containing things than sheer perpendicular walls. I run a fan in the kitchen window (no hood vent) and it's sufficient for any atomizing molecules. I can strain solids and pour right into my oil keeper for the next time. Frozen dumplings fry faster and crisper than any other method. If you want to deep fry I highly suggest obtaining a spider (also good for straining noodles) and an infrared thermometer.I've smoked fish in it. I form a rack with soaked chopsticks above an aluminum foil basket to hold the sugar and tea. You want not only the lid but an ad hoc gasket (I used aluminum foil) to really keep that smoke in. With the wood lid not big enough for a whole duck but I've done pork belly.The metal spatula is serving me well. It's the perfect shape for what it's meant to do. Pick stuff up, nudge stuff, toss stuff, I smash fresh sausage with it to break it apart. It cleans very easily since it's so smooth. I would not put it in a dishwasher. It's got a loop so it hangs with the wok on an s-hook.It looks great. It's got a (machine) hammered look, strong rivets, and a stained wood handle that stays cool. The bottom of mine's developed a blueish tint. Might be the original annealing under the seasoning. I love the look of a well-used wok, and it can be a conversation piece.

Best value for your money. Not only do you get a great quality wok and lid, but you get a wok spatula, instructions and a whole load of recipes via YouTube. I had no problem seasoning the wok and it really holds a lot. I've only had it a few days but already cooked noodles, Bang Bang noodles, pork fried rice, beef broccoli, and donuts.Update:I've had this wok for 8 months. I've been using it almost daily. Today, I decided to re-season the wok. I'm getting the sense that most of the bad reviews about coating and other things are from people not actually following the instructions and the videos. My seasoning was mostly fine, but I made the mistake at one point, about 7 months in, of letting honey caramelize and harden onto the bottom. I scrubbed it out with a scouring pad, which took off some of the patina.I redid the seasoning today using the side burner on my grill (last two images are of the grill and the final patina). It took about 40 minutes doing this by hand and being careful to only spread a thin coat of oil and letting it smoke off, while rotating the wok on a ring to various parts where I wanted to build a patina. It worked well to restore the patina and I was able to immediately cook pork fried rice with no issues. You have to maintain your wok, people.After every use, I immediately rinse it out with no soap. I scrub off any food particles that may be left with a soft scrubber (no metal). Then I dry off the bottom, place it on the stove on high and let the water evaporate (so the thing doesn't rust...it's carbon steel!). Then, I put a very light coat of oil using a paper towel and tongs and let it smoke off. That's it. Take less than 5 minutes and I can put the thing away. The lid doesn't go in the oven, I don't use it every time I cook and it's been perfect for me.When I first built the patina, I followed the directions by cleaning and it then putting it in the oven and building the patina an hour at a time with a fresh thin coat of oil. You have to be patient. My guess is that if you do what you're supposed to and be patient about it and make sure to put at least 5 coats on to build the patina (that's at least 5 hours), you'll be set for a very long time. When I redid the patina, I did it by hand in 40 minutes and it's solid.

I found this wok because of Souped Up Recipes Youtube channel. The wok works well. We have used it many times and it's heats quickly and is easy to clean. It would be nice to have a helper handle. The wooden lid works fine and a has a smell like cedar which is pleasant. The wok spatula is kind of cheap. The shaft is not very solid and the is not as good as some others but it does work. I've been using the wok quite a bit and works very well. The size is just right for us at 12.5-ish inches. It's large enought to stir fry a good quantity but not so large that it's awkward. Flat bottom is about right size for our glass top stove.