Carbon Steel Wok, 12"
Carbon Steel Wok, 12"
The 12 inch carbon steel wok for stir-frying is an essential kitchen tool designed for high-temperature cooking. This wok excels at reaching stir-fry temperatures quickly and can recover rapidly when cold ingredients are added, ensuring your meals are perfectly seared rather than steamed in their own moisture. Crafted from uncoated carbon steel, it allows for exceptional heat retention and distribution, making it ideal for a variety of cooking methods.
What It Is For
This versatile wok is primarily intended for stir-frying, but its capabilities extend to fast searing and any cooking that requires high heat combined with movement. With a generous 12-inch diameter, it offers ample space for tossing ingredients without the risk of spills. Compared to cast iron, carbon steel is considerably lighter, making one-handed tossing a practical option instead of a chore.
Seasoning and Care
The cooking surface of this wok is bare steel, which naturally builds a seasoning layer as you use it, improving food release qualities over time. To maintain its lifecycle, it is recommended to cook with a small amount of oil or fat, avoid soaking, and never place it in the dishwasher. After washing, ensure the wok is thoroughly dried and coat it lightly with oil. Avoid acidic sauces until the seasoning develops fully. Should any rust appear, it can be remedied by scrubbing, drying, oiling, and re-seasoning.
Specifications
- Diameter: 12 inches
- Cooking surface: uncoated carbon steel that develops natural seasoning
- Coating: none, free from synthetic nonstick materials
- Manufactured without harmful substances: PFAS, PTFE, PFOA, lead, and cadmium
- Compatible with cooktops: gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction
- Oven compatibility: stovetop use only, not oven-safe
- Recommended utensils: silicone, nylon, wood, or metal
- Requires seasoning, improves release over time
- Cleaning: hand wash only, immediate drying required, never use a dishwasher
- Manufacturer: Alva Cookware