Best wok 2021: the top 9 for speedy meals and stir-fries Buying the best wok will give you the perfect tool to cook authentic Asian dishes and quick and easy stir-fries. With a deep and wide design, woks have the perfect shape for tossing vegetables and rice in soy sauce, and if you place them on a flame, the heat will spread along the sides of the wok to create super speedy dishes. Traditional woks work like cast iron, seasoning over time to create a natural layer of non-stick. More modern iterations include an actual layer of non-stick, and dishwasher-safe designs that won’t give you grief when doing the washing up. Many of the best woks in our guide feature that non-stick layer, as well as oven-safe designs. A couple will even allow you to use metal utensils when stir-frying, which is perfect for crisping up your salmon skin or breaking up your eggs for fried rice. A wok is very different to some of the best non-stick frying pans, but often will come from the same great brands. That includes Tefal, Ninja, Typhoon, Stellar, and Salter. How to choose the best wok Like the best saucepan sets, most people will prefer a non-stick wok for the convenience of dishwasher cleaning. It’s less authentic than the carbon steel woks traditionally used in Chinese cooking, but non-stick will be able to withstand the high temperatures of the hob, even on full blast. You won’t get the same charring that you’d find with cast iron or steel, but non-stick pans are often lighter, too. Choose a wok with a handle that makes you feel safe. Many metal handles will heat up after prolonged use, but if you opt for one with a keep-cool handle, you won’t be able to put the wok in the oven. It’s not essential to have a lid for your wok, but if versatility is a concern, you can opt for a rounded lid to create high levels of steam to heat through noodles or cook your chicken all the way through. A glass lid will let you look in to see how your meal is coming along, and they may come with a vent to let out moisture and keep your wok from bubbling over. 1. Stellar Rocktanium Non-Stick Wok Best wok overall Width: 30cmOven-safe? YesDishwasher-safe? YesReasons to buy: • Grab handle for easy lifting • Sturdy non-stick design • Not too heavy Reasons to avoid: • None! The Stellar Rocktanium Non-Stick Wok is the best wok for most homes. It’s a far cry from traditional designs, although you’ll find plenty in the rest of our roundup, but the non-stick design is very high quality and will withstand scratches. It can also take a lot of heat to replicate the flash-fried results you’re looking for. What’s more, it’s oven-safe up to 210 degrees, and it’s got a very generous capacity thanks to the 30cm width. Despite the large design, it’s a good weight, and the curved handle is very easy to hold. Should you want to take it out of the oven, you can hold the handle on the other side of the wok to keep things sturdy. The flat bottom is suitable for all types of hobs, but the curved sides are ideal for authentically tossing your stir fry ingredients. Ideal Home’s rating: 5 out of 5 stars 2. Ninja Foodi ZEROSTICK 28cm Wok Best non-stick wok Width: 28cmOven-safe? YesDishwasher-safe? YesReasons to buy: • Can be used with metal utensils • Oven safe up to very high temperatures • Comes with a lid Reasons to avoid: • Not the lightest The Ninja Foodi ZEROSTICK range continues to impress us with its hardy design. The Ninja Foodi ZEROSTICK 28cm Wok is a little heavy, but it comes with a lid included to steam or keep the heat in, and this can also be used on the 28cm frying pans. We particularly enjoy the quality of the non-stick on this wok. It’s scratch-resistant and you can use metal utensils to stir your egg fried rice or chicken as it cooks. The range is also oven-safe up to 260 degrees. You can use this wok on hobs of all types, and because of the quality of the non-stick, you don’t need to use much oil to prevent food from sticking or burning to the base. It’s also covered by a ten-year guarantee. Ideal Home’s rating: 5 out of 5 stars 3. Samuel Groves Non-stick stainless-steel wok 32cm Best premium wok Width: 32cmOven-safe? YesDishwasher-safe? NoReasons to buy: • Amazingly high quality • Ergonomic riveted handle • Grab handle for oven use Reasons to avoid: • The most expensive option in our guide Made right here in the UK, the luxurious Samuel Groves Non-stick stainless-steel wok is a treat from the second you take it out of its woven hessian bag. It’s oven-safe up to 230 degrees, but you’ll need to wash it by hand to keep the non-stick intact. It’s a premium pick, and the triple-ply stainless steel is a little on the heavy side if you plan on tossing your stir-fries. This does make it very sturdy though, and the riveted handle allows you to keep your distance from the action. Because it’s metal though, it will heat up when in use, so be careful to not hold the handle too close to the rivets when cooking. Ideal Home’s rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 4. Kuhn Rikon Allround Wok Best lightweight wok Width: 24cm, 28cmOven-safe? YesDishwasher-safe? YesReasons to buy: • Lightweight design • Efficient induction-friendly base • Three-layered non-stick Reasons to avoid: • No lid The lightest of the woks we tested, if you struggle to toss your vegetables to easily coat them in soy sauce or sesame oil, the Kuhn Rikon Allround Wok is a great choice. It’s got a solid and wide induction-friendly base, and three layers of non-stick protection. Because the handle is hollow, it will be much more efficient when it comes to…

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