Anybody use a wok?

[Mac173]

Just purchased a 14" carbon steel round bottom wok. I have an electric coil stove so I need to purchase some type of wok/turkey/propane burner. I'd prefer one that was able to be used indoors but not limited to that. From what I understand the more heat the better so I would need a minimal of 15,000 BTU for a wok of that size and that would be the minimum. Any experienced wok users that would have some input on this situation?

 

[ortiz34]

I used mine on my ghetto electric stove and a gas stove before, didn't realize you needed something special
I have a glass top now which is the balls, but I still prefer gas ultimately

 

[shrimp poboy]

You need 20,000 btu's plus for it to work properly

 

[Mac173]

I used mine on my ghetto electric stove and a gas stove before, didn't realize you needed something special
I have a glass top now which is the balls, but I still prefer gas ultimately

They say the heat can reflect the heat back to the coils and damage them. Plus electric coils usually can not produce suffecient heat to properly cook in a wok.

 

[Mac173]

You need 20,000 btu's plus for it to work properly

Any specific brands/types?

 

[shrimp poboy]

Any specific brands/types?

TOWN wok ranges

 

[chewyxrage]

pics and drop the attitude

 

[PICK3]

ololololol! @ everyone PWNT by an electric stove top

 

[Mac173]

TOWN wok ranges

Thanks

 

[chewyxrage]

What's the real diff between a wok and a big ass pan on your stove?

Same ass thing....unless I'm missing something.

Help me out here.

 

[chewyxrage]

You hate America don't you

 

[Mac173]

You hate America don't you

Currently. Kinda. lol.

Food cooked in a wok is done at higher temps. It's quicker and tastes better if your cooking oriental cuisine.

 

[PICK3]

Currently. Kinda. lol.

Food cooked in a wok is done at higher temps. It's quicker and tastes better if your cooking oriental cuisine.

higher temps break down nutrients

 

[Mac173]

higher temps break down nutrients

I know but you can make a meal in a matter of minutes.

 

[BNG]

We had a stove we used camping that folded up about the size of a dictionary. Used fuel and can be used on a table top. I'll look to see if anybody has one I can link too.

 

[ponyfitness]

YouTube - Yan Can Cook

Wok with Yan ruled.

 

[rnch]

circa 1974 called...they want their generation icon back.

 

[BNG]

This is the one I really liked. It was handy to have around but didn't take much space.
North American Gear Primus Gravity EFII w/Piezo Ignit

 

[bigtravis]

gonna get one. I'm learning how to fix alot of dishes here lately