Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok
Customer Review: Excellent all around
Summary: 5 Stars
The Breville electric wok was a recent wedding gift. Prior to selecting our registry, I did a lot of online research into various electric woks prior to selecting this one. We do a lot of wok cooking for veggies, noodles, and chicken. This product is a five star for the following reasons.
1. The wok heats evenly throughout the entire cooking surface.
2. The various temperature settings allow me to keep the food warm prior to serving without over-cooking the food.
3. It's non-stick!
4. Extremely easy to disassemble and clean. The cord comes out easily, and after a quick wipe with a paper towel to remove loose crumbs, by turning the wok upside down, there is an easy release nob to take the wok off of the base.
5. The food tastes amazing!
This is our first Breville product, though I would certainly consider purchasing more due to our extreme satisfaction with this product.
Customer Review: A Must Have in My Kitchen
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best purchases I've made. This wok may be pricier than other similar appliances, but it is worth it. I do quite a bit of shopping on Amazon, but if you are military, you can score this wok on the AAFES website for substantially less. It is very heavy duty and the highest setting does a terrific job with searing. I love the non-stick finish, too. I've used the wok to cook several one-dish meals like Filipino pansit and even risotto. It did a fantastic job with stir-fry shrimp. I had never cooked with a wok before, so I'm still learning the basic cooking principles. For instance, temperature settings to stir fry are important. Also, for food to cook the way you want it to, sometimes ingredients must be cooked in batches and then combined. This purchase comes with a couple of perks - the sturdy slotted spatula that protects the wok's finish and the user's guide that has cooking tips and great recipes.Customer Review: Delighted with my purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
After being disappointed so many times with tin-and-plastic appliances that neither worked nor lasted, I was reluctant to take a chance on the Breville Wok. But after reading the other user reviews I decided to try it and I sure am glad I did. This product screams quality in construction and works great. The user manual is also excellent with good recipies and good tips on how to best use the wok.
Some users noted having trouble attaching the base. I took a moment to look at the latch and understand how it works (you have to push the knob inward and then rotate it) and I have no trouble at all. Also, for those of you who like to fry fish etc., I found the recommended temperature setting a bit low and got the best results setting the control close to maximum - around 13 or 14.
This product is worth every penny and I plan to look into others from Breville as well.
Customer Review: Terrific wok
Summary: 5 Stars
I was hesitant to put an electric wok on my wedding registry last year, but my mom convinced me that I would get a lot of use out of it. I don't like to have too much stuff in the kitchen, and I worried that I would end up using it a few times a year, and then would have to deal with it taking up kitchen space for the rest of the year. Now, I use it more than just about any other appliance in the kitchen. I use it a few times a week now. I stir fry a lot, and this is great for veggies - I find that when I stir fry in a regular pan, the vegetables get soggy; same with tofu. Also, I feel that it reduces cooking time significantly for tofu and veggies; meat cooks quickly and browns nicely in this wok.
The bowl detaches from the base unit for cleaning. A terrific investment - I'm glad I have it.
Customer Review: Good Wok, Almost Perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
Solid, heavy gage construction cooks evenly. See-through lid is equally thick, which is good because it retains heat and doesn't cause steam condensation as as most others do.
It appears non-stick coating will last -- again, because heavier construction dissipates heat and won't sear the surface. Time will tell.
Would be great if base could be removed without turning over. Removing contents to a bowl for serving can be a trick. Removal for cleaning is good.
Size is smaller than Maxim? that I had previously. Not that the larger size is needed for large amounts (wok cooking tends to boil or steam large amounts instead of searing the food; rather, a larger size would make stirring easier.
Would have gotten 5 stars if larger and base were removable while cooking.