Why Do I need a Wok to make stir-fry?? (skillet, better, cooking)

[htmlfamily]

Just wondering. Thanks in advance

[I Am Woman]

I don't have a wok...I just use a skillet.

[kelsie]

I use my Turbo-pot, it works beautifully.

[seattlerain]

It's not absolutely imperative to use a wok to stir-fry, however the difference between good stir-fry and great stir-fry is using a wok.

Woks can take very high heat and their unique shape ensures better heat distribution allowing for faster cooking times.

[htmlfamily]

Thanks for the helpful, insightful thoughts.

[tonrob]

Fantastic thread!!!

Now switch to the 'Automotive" forum for "Why do I need a car to drive to work?"

[BillyC64]

I thought woks were for throwing at wabbits

[Capt. Cave Man]

Originally Posted by BillyC64

I thought woks were for throwing at wabbits

I throw bowllets at mine.

I like the way you think Billy, I think you might be a POS just like me.

A wok isn't needed, but they can also be used to deep fat fry stuff, and the sides help w/pushing up stuff that is cooked and just needs to be kept warm.

But, what do I know.......i drag my wife by the hair to the cave and eat over open fire. ........well thats how I got her to the church 15yrs ago anyway..........gray tape helped too.

[Sunnydee]

Originally Posted by BillyC64

I thought woks were for throwing at wabbits

You crack me up! Thanks!