Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cherry
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Le CreusetBrand: Le Creuset
Model: L25W3-3667
Color: Cherry
Product features:
- Authentic-style wok made of enameled cast iron
- 2 loop cast-iron side handles help ensure safe transport
- Secure-fitting glass lid with phenolic knob locks in heat and moisture
- Hand washing recommended; oven-safe to 350 degrees F
- Measures approximately 14-1/4 by 14-1/4 by 6 inches; limited lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cherry
Customer Review: Like all Le Creuset - Heavy, but nice to use and look at.
Summary: 4 Stars
I've used carbon steel and stainless steel woks in the past. The Le Creuset is an excellent wok, but for the money carbon steel is the way to go. I suppose the advantage of the Le Crueset enameled cast iron is that it really holds the heat well, but preheating is required to get best results. Cast-iron is great for home kitchens because you can use it at lower temps. The general advice for stir-frying is to use medium-high heat or high heat, but Le Creuset warns against this when using cast iron: [...]
What you do want to do though, is let your cast iron wok slowly heat up. This will help you get more heat to the sides of the wok rather than just the center. Woks are not like flat-bottomed fry pans, so the sides should be cooler than the bottom-center... but you don't want them to be totally cold either... nor do you want to start cooking while the bottom is still just lukewarm. So don't just put this wok on the burner and start cooking after 30 seconds. I set it on a low flame for several minutes to let the heat slowly work its way up the sides, and then I increase to medium. that may not sound like enough heat for stir-frying, but the longer you leave cast iron on a low to medium flame the hotter it will get (same is true for any material, but the iron seems to hold the heat better). You may be surprised at how quickly the oil starts shimmering and then smoking.
I have made many stir fries over the last four years using our Le Creuset wok and it cooks extremely well. The matte enamel finish on the sides, as well as the gradual slope, makes it easy to move some ingredients out of the hot zone if you want to. It also lets you fit a lot of vegis in for steaming. This wok is also very easy to clean... although it is quite heavy (like all cast iron cookware). Definitely expensive, but it's a beautiful wok that will be a family heirloom. Ours was a wedding gift though, and if I were going to purchase a wok on a budget this would not be the one. A Le Creuset wok is definitely a want more than a need. If you use it correctly (following their instructions for use), you will be happy with the way it cooks... and it will definitely be one of the more striking pieces in your Le Creuset collection. If you just want a good wok and not specifically a Le Creuset, there are many good options...some only costing about 1/10th the price. Whatever you get... just make sure you know how to use it and care for it to get the best results.
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