When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese cookbook. Chinese food was a treat reserved for the rare occasions when we ate out at local ...

Learn the basics of caring for this kitchen staple to help you turn out stir-fries, fried rice and more. When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese ...

Give your wok a “facial” with salt and oil to help clean and condition it. Scott Suchman / The Washington Post Food writer Grace Young tells Washington Post’s Kristen Hartke about the basics of caring ...

Need a pan that can deep fry, sear, braise, and steam? The wok might be the pan you're looking for. When you think of a wok, you might imagine a large, dark bowl engulfed in flames—and while that's ...

In use for several thousand years, few cooking vessels are more versatile than the wok. You likely first think of the pan as the best way to stir fry vegetables, proteins, or noodles; a task it ...

Steak, crunchy snow peas and carrot in a soy and Shaoxing wine marinade - this is an entry-level stir-fry recipe that does not end up being too soggy. A touch of baking soda can help tenderise the ...

Watch as this massive batch of chilli paneer comes together in a giant kadai, cooked the traditional way. Loaded with bold spices, fresh veggies, and heaps of paneer, it’s the ultimate comfort food on ...