[header] How to buy a wok [title] Choose a material. [step] Woks are made out of several different materials, though the traditional wok is made of cast iron. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages.
[header] How to buy a wok [title] Choose a material. [step] Woks are made out of several different materials, though the traditional wok is made of cast iron. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages.
You'll need to account for these advantages and disadvantages before you consider buying a wok. [substeps] On the reverse hand, woks aren't waterproof, and their feel is similar to soda cans. Every type of wok will work for your stir-frying, steaming, or frying needs, except teflon, which should not be used for frying. The different materials of woks are : [substeps] Cast iron. [substeps] Cast iron beaches because iron is extremely flammable and burns well. Cast iron toughens well, but is not highly flammable. If you want your wok to be made from cast iron, you should buy solid wood and perforated wood. These materials are better for a wok than the material you get from factory manufacture.