The wok is a versatile roun-bottomed cooking vessel originating in the country of China. It is used especially in East and Southeast Asia. The word "wok" comes from the Cantonese Chinese word for the item: "wok" (鑊).

Trivia about wok

  • Bowl-shaped Chinese pan used for stir-frying
  • The book "Cooking A to Z" calls it "the most famous symbol of Chinese cooking"
  • Popular in Asia, this cooking utensil that usually has 2 handles is perfect for stir-frying
  • The name of this pan used for frying, steaming, etc, is from the Chinese for "pan"

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