Pots and pans
Carbon steel wok
Tall, sloped sides let you toss and stir-fry over high heat without spilling.
What it is and why it matters
A wok is a round-bottomed pan with tall, sloped sides. The shape lets you toss and stir-fry over high heat without food flying out, and it's also used for steaming and frying. A flat-bottomed wok sits steady on a home stove.
Used in 4 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 1, nice to have in 3.
Recipes that need it (1)
dinner (1)
Nice to have for (3)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
dinner (3)
Often used with it
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