Ken Hom Excellence Carbon Steel Wok 14"Default Title

Vendor: Ken Hom
Type: Wok
Price: 44.95

With a 14" diameter, this induction hob safe wok has an ideal capacity for cooking for 4-6 people. It's design allows you to start cooking almost immediately and the natural patina will develop through use, helping to prevent the carbon steel from rust and provide an easy-release cooking performance. 

• Traditional Chinese carbon-steel seasoning large Wok with a natural, effective non-stick surface called patina which will develop through use
• The flat base ensures the wok is well-balanced so doesn't topple over when sat on the hob.
• Suitable for cooking on all hob types including gas, electric, ceramic and induction
• The beautifully crafted wooden handle is secured via two rivets to ensure you always have a sturdy handle that won't come loose. Finished with a hanging loop for easy storage
• Not suitable for the dishwasher. To clean, hand wash with hot water and mild detergent if desired. Thoroughly dry with a clean cloth

Measurements:

• Wok size: ‎14.2 x 14.2 x 3.9 inches
• Wok base diameter: 6.7 inches
• Weight: 3.75lbs

1.8 mm gauge / Designed for stir-frying at high temperatures.

A lightweight 1.8 mm gauge carbon steel wok finished with a two layer non-stick coating designed for stir-frying at high temperatures.

Beautifully Crafted Wooden Handle

The beautifully crafted wooden handle is secured via two rivets to ensure you always have a sturdy handle that won't come loose. Finished with a hanging loop for easy storage.

Flat base / Suitable for cooking on all hob types

The flat base ensures the wok is well-balanced so doesn't topple over when sat on the hob. It is also suitable for cooking on all hob types including gas, electric, ceramic and induction.

Natural Patina Non-Stick

The natural, effective non-stick surface called patina will develop through use of this traditional Chinese seasoning wok. When ready to start cooking, place the wok centrally over the hob ring, add oil and heat on a medium high setting. Once the oil starts smoking you're ready to start cooking.

How to remove the Protective Coating from the Wok before use: 

1. Immerse the bowl of the wok in hot water for 5 minutes to soften the lacquer coating.
2. Then use a course scourer or wire wool with a generous quantity of detergent to scour the inside of the bowl for at least 3-4 minutes until all of the clear protective coating has been removed.

IMPORTANT: If using the wok on a glass-topped hob, including induction, repeat this scouring process on the exterior base of the wok, the area in direct contact with the hob. If not removed, the lacquer will melt onto the glass. Please ensure that both the inside and outside of the wok are thoroughly washed and dried before seasoning the interior.

Thereafter - after use:

To clean hand wash with hot water and mild detergent if desired. Thoroughly dry with a clean cloth. To build the natural protective lacquer called patina, avo