Helen's Asian Kitchen 97005 Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Flat Bottom Wok, Carbon Steel with Lid and Stir Fry Spatula, Recipes Included, 13.5-inch, 4 Piece Set, Silver/Gray/Natural

Proper cooking in a carbon steel wok requires preparation and technique. Important to note is that seasoning a carbon steel wok is not like seasoning a cast iron pan; you're aiming to blue the steel, then blacken it, forming a protective layer against rust. If you try to treat this like seasoning a cast iron pan, you will likely be upset with the results if you use this to do traditional high heat Cantonese style dishes; that polymerized oil seasoning will be destroyed at those temperatures. I use a 3,600W induction burner and have no issues getting wonderful wok hei in my dishes. Unlike thinner and cheaper carbon steel woks I have used, it has not warped on the bottom at all, despite many trips up to 580+*F (according to my infrared thermometer). If you treat this wok right, it is a wonderful tool. Note: The actual measurement is 13.5" ish across, not 14 though. Price is a little steep compared to my old wok but it comes with a lid which is nice for this size of wok.

Excelente producto, lo he usado únicamente para hacer huevo frito con arroz, la patina ya tiene buen grosor. Excelente artículo si sólo cocinas para 1-2 personas.

Great size for small meals

We have halogen heated glass top, therefore I was happy that the flat base is sufficiently wide and suitable. Although I couldn't burn it on my halogen glass top, I went to a Chinese restaurant who seasoned it for me. I've since then cooked wonderful meals and had no problems. After cooking, I pour in hot water, rinse it, wipe it, heat it, add oils and toss some spring onions and sliced ginger. This way it's easy to maintaj. High heat not burning the base, and also heating up the sides. Once done. I keep it until cool and remove the ginger, spring onions and wipe off excess oil. I've used it 5 times now and it does start to get better. However. I find the dome too cheap, and not helpful. It's too thin, and gets bends easily. May be a wooden flat cover would have been nice addition. Overall I love this wok.

Once you do a good seasoning coat it is a wonderful wok, well balanced, lightweight and effective. Very happy with this purchase