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Posted by jane_t
Electric wok? April 29, 2020 07:05AM |
Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 3 |
Currently we've been experimenting with Asian-cook style while staying at home, so I was wondering whether it's worth to get an electric wok. Like, I realize that it might be harder to control than while cooking on fire/gas, but with our current stove it would be a true challenge (and pain) to get some decent results either. So, any recommendations? Experiences? When I tried to use a Search I got no results, unfortunately, but if there's already a thread, feel free to share a link to it.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Re: Electric wok? April 29, 2020 09:40AM |
Registered: 16 years ago Posts: 1,979 |
At our last house we had an induction hob, which of course could not do stir frying. Rather than an electric wok, I decided to go with a butane camp stove such as: [www.bunnings.co.nz]
Note that there are a lot of those style of stoves around, and they're not all created equal. Some crank out a lot more heat than others.. the one I specifically linked to from Bunnings is one of the higher output models. If you have an asian grocery store near you, they may sell other high output varieties. The butane cans are cheap as chips so long as you pay attention as the prices do vary wildly for the same thing. The stoves are great to have around for a power outage etc.
Others may have had experiences with electric woks which hopefully they'll share.
Note that there are a lot of those style of stoves around, and they're not all created equal. Some crank out a lot more heat than others.. the one I specifically linked to from Bunnings is one of the higher output models. If you have an asian grocery store near you, they may sell other high output varieties. The butane cans are cheap as chips so long as you pay attention as the prices do vary wildly for the same thing. The stoves are great to have around for a power outage etc.
Others may have had experiences with electric woks which hopefully they'll share.
Re: Electric wok? April 29, 2020 11:57PM |
Admin Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 7,844 |
I have a Kambrook electric wok and it does a good job. I particularly like the way the wok part separates from the base, making it easy to clean up. The wok & glass lid are dishwasher safe but not the base. However, as it's non-stick, I've never put it in the dishwasher, it's easy to wash by hand. As well as stir frying, you can use it for steaming. I've had mine for 7 years and it's still going strong. I bought it at Briscoes but they don't seem to stock Kambrook any more; they have a Breville one that looks exactly the same but it's $200. I see Farmers do have a Kambrook in stock, same model as mine, and it's currently on special for $74.99, usually $149.99.
Re: Electric wok? May 02, 2020 08:52AM |
Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 518 |
Emma has a Breville one packed away in our shed, amongst all her appliances, while she lives overseas. She loved it, and said it was way more successful than a stovetop wok with an electric stove. I've got gas, so use a Scanpan one. I bought her wok for her and it wasn't $200! Admittedly a while ago, but it would have been on special. The only way to buy at Briscoes.
Re: Electric wok? May 02, 2020 11:55PM |
Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 5,699 |
I have owned a Breville Ultimate electric wok for years and love it. It heats up to its highest heat very quickly and maintains it's heat. I don't find washing it a chore, it comes apart from it's electric base very easily, and then it's no different to washing an ordinary wok. I used to use a metal wok which had a flattish bottom when I had a coil element stove top, but much prefer the electric wok which heats up the sides as well.
The electric wok is also good for steaming, shallow frying, slow cooking, although I haven't used mine for slow cooking as I have a slow cooker, but you could certainly cook a large casserole for many people in a wok. Brilliant for steaming, and shallow frying though.
Here are a couple of previous links:
[forum.foodlovers.co.nz]
[forum.foodlovers.co.nz]
Regards,
Dawn.
The electric wok is also good for steaming, shallow frying, slow cooking, although I haven't used mine for slow cooking as I have a slow cooker, but you could certainly cook a large casserole for many people in a wok. Brilliant for steaming, and shallow frying though.
Here are a couple of previous links:
[forum.foodlovers.co.nz]
[forum.foodlovers.co.nz]
Regards,
Dawn.
Re: Electric wok? May 05, 2020 08:06AM |
Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 653 |
I use a Breville Ultimate as well and it's the most used appliance in my kitchen. I love the speed it heats up and the huge capacity. While I do use it for stir frying, I also use it for things like soups, making pasta sauces and making most one-pot meals. In fact I use it so often that I buy them three at a time on special and throw them out and move onto the next one when the non-stick surface degrades. I find it's easier to wash by hand than to take the base off but it's easy as it just balances in the sink. The only disadvantage is finding somewhere to put it as it takes up a lot of room.
Re: Electric wok? June 02, 2020 02:30AM |
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Re: Electric wok? October 03, 2020 08:58AM |
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Re: Electric wok? October 03, 2020 11:24PM |
Admin Registered: 18 years ago Posts: 7,844 |
That's all very well, Roy933, but this is a New Zealand forum and none of the woks in the article are available in New Zealand. OK, some can be purchased and sent here, but the freight costs are excessive.
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