Helen's Asian Kitchen 14" Carbon Steel Wok Set includes a wok made of traditional heavy-gauge carbon steel for quick and uniform heating, a high-dome lid, 13" bamboo spatula and a recipe booklet. "A well seasoned carbon steel wok with its natural nonstick patina is the prize of every Asian kitchen." - Helen Chen. The flat bottom of the pan allows it to sit securely on any stovetop, including electric, gas and induction. A burner ring is not required to stabilize the pan on a flat cooking surface. The wood handle and helper handle are naturally heat-resistant. Dimensions: 14" Carbon steel pan seasoning and care instructions.
Fashioned with a handsome profile and a rugged build, this Asian Kitchen carbon steel lidded wok provides a smart-performing traditional tool for high-heat cooking. Created by Helen Chen, daughter of Chinese cooking pioneer Joyce Chen, the 14-inch piece is crafted from heavy-gauge 1.6 mm carbon steel for speedy conduction. As opposed to nonstick pans, this material does require seasoning but with a little initial help from the cook provides an optimum surface for searing and stir-frying.
Flat-bottomed for stability, this wok features deeply sloped sides and dual heat-resistant handles made of wood. A high-domed lid allows for steaming and accommodates bamboo steam baskets comfortably. The set also includes a 13-inch bamboo spatula and recipe booklet. For best results, both wok and lid should always be washed by hand. --Emily Bedard
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Became rusty trash on first use.:
Just like several of the other reviews indicate, this rusted completely on the very first use. I wish I had seen these reviews before purchasing it. It's junk.
Helen Chen Carbon Steel Wok with lid:
They should tell you before you buy that this wok will rust horribly if you don't dry it totally.
Chen's wok:
The wok is working out just fine. Had a little trouble seasoning the wok but will keep trying. The only problem I had with this product is that when I received it the lid had several dings in it from the handle which was packed in the lid and bounced around in transit. Maybe someone needs to figure out a way to avoid this problem.
Just what we needed:
We purchased a new electric range with a glass top. We needed a new wok. This one fits the bill just right.
