All Le Creuset Woks are made of enamelled cast iron and their weight makes them more suitable for a "shovelling" action with a spatula or slice than a "flicking" action that's all in the wrist!
That said, if you're more used to "flicking" your stir-fry it will only take you a short time to get used to shovelling.
Wok and Lid
Not just for stir-fry Because this wok comes with a glass lid you can use it for braising, boiling, steaming, deep frying ... you can also use it for stir-frying if you like!
Any heat source You can use this wok on any heat source ... induction, halogen, ceramic, gas, electric, solid plate, aga or rayburn … it’s suitable for all.
Retains heat well Cast iron will heat relatively slowly, but once heated it retains heat well so you'll only need to use low or medium heat settings to maintain the optimum temperature for perfect stir frying.
Black enamel interior The inside of this wok is coated in enamel, not non-stick, so you don't need to worry about "burning off" a non-stick coating or spoiling it with the wrong utensils.
Season or not... Although you don't need to season this wok a gradual seasoning will coat it with a thin film of oil which may help to prevent food sticking and won't damage your wok... don't forget though, once you've seasoned your wok, if you wash it in the dishwasher you'll need to repeat the process.
Dishwasher Proof Yes, you can put this wok in the dishwasher, although with a diameter of 36cm it may take up quite a lot of space!
Won't move around unexpectedly The cast iron construction of this wok means that, thanks to its weight, it will stay where you put it, without moving, no matter how vigorous your stir-frying!
Optimum Temperature? How do you know what the optimum temperature is ... well practice makes perfect, but as a guide, if your oil is smoking it's too hot and you'll need to take your wok off the heat and allow to cool. If your food sticks to the wok then it's either too hot (is the oil smoking?) or not hot enough.
We stock a wide range of spatulas and slices to perfect your stir frying action!
Mini Wok
Suitable for 2-4 people Don't let the name deceive you ... this "mini" wok is still big enough for a stir-fry for 2-4 people.
Any heat source You can use this wok on any heat source ... induction, halogen, ceramic, gas, electric, solid plate, aga or rayburn … it’s suitable for all.
Retains heat well Cast iron will heat relatively slowly, but once heated it retains heat well so you'll only need to use low or medium heat settings to maintain the optimum temperature for perfect stir frying.
Black enamel interior The inside of this wok is coated in enamel, not non-stick, so you don't need to worry about "burning off" a non-stick coating or spoiling it with the wrong utensils.
Optimum Temperature? How do you know what the optimum temperature is ... well practice makes perfect, but as a guide, if your oil is smoking it's too hot and you'll need to take your wok off the heat and allow to cool. If your food sticks to the wok then it's either too hot (is the oil smoking?) or not hot enough.
Season or not... Although you don't need to season this wok a gradual seasoning will coat it with a thin film of oil which may help to prevent food sticking and won't damage your wok... don't forget though, once you've seasoned your wok, if you wash it in the dishwasher you'll need to repeat the process.
Dishwasher Proof
A glass lid is available separately, but not as a stock item so it may not be available as quickly as the wok. Please contact us for more information
