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 ...
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Rediscovering wok cooking | Why you'll love it too

I forgot how much joy cooking in a wok brings—until I tried it again! From fast, flavorful stir-fries to perfectly seared vegetables and meats, learn why wok cooking is a must-try for every home chef.
Obviously, skilled chefs are essential to the success of P.F. Chang's. However, this high-heat cooking method is another crucial part of the equation.
Think woks are just for stirfries? Veteran food writers Grunes and Van Vynckt present a unique approach to wok cookery, with entrees, side dishes, savory sauces and even desserts that radically extend ...
NEW YORK -- Chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt suspects there's something in your kitchen that you're not using near enough -- the wok. The Asian deep-bottomed pot is his versatile go-to cooking ...
Twice cooked pork is prepared by first simmering the meat before slicing and stir frying it at high heat The method allows fat to render slowly before intensifying flavor during the second cooking sta ...