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USING YOUR WOK
ALL SERIES
operation
Wok
Ignition, operation and adjustment of the Wok burner
are similar to that of the open top burners; see a
complete explanation of control knobs operation on
page 26.
Make sure the flue opening of the Wok conduction
chamber is at the back, and position the Wok handles
away from the flue opening.
The Mysteries Of Wok Cooking Revealed
Wok cookery offers a fun and easy technique for the
preparation of delicious, creative and healthy meals. A
unique method of cooking, its roots go back thousands
of years.
Since the Wok was invented by the Chinese, it is
closely tied to Asian cuisine. In this style of cooking,
most ingredients are cooked very quickly at a high
temperature to preserve their color, crispness and
flavor. The Wok design and construction promotes this
cooking method.
The cone shape of the Wok concentrates the heat in the
base, where the actual cooking takes place. The Jade
Wok conduction chamber is cylindrical which serves to
trap and focus the heat in the base. A flue opening at
the back of the conduction chamber provides an exit
for spent heat.
Since heat dissipates as it travels up the sloping sides
of the Wok, the cylindrical shape allows prepared
foods to stay warm while other ingredients cook in the
center. Therefore, in Wok cooking, each ingredient
may be cook individually, in the same utensil, and will
stay hot until it is time to mix it with the other
ingredients. This promotes a distinctive blending of
various textures, tastes and types of food, and achieves
a delicious balance between contrasting meats and
vegetables.
Wok Cooking Techniques
Although different styles of Wok cooking naturally
suit certain types of food, there are three main Wok
cooking techniques which bring out the food's best
qualities:
Stir-frying
In this technique, each item is cooked quickly in hot
oil, then pushed up on the sides of the Wok while the
next item is being cooked. This preserves the color,
flavor and crispness of vegetables and seals in the
natural juices of meats and seafood.
Steaming
Steaming preserves the natural nutrients of the
vegetables and heightens their freshness.
Tempura
This batter-fried method of cooking adds a unique
dimension to meats, seafood and vegetables.
Cooking in a Wok is quick and easy. Because it is so
quick, ingredients must be prepared ahead of time. As
a result, Wok cooking is ideal for entertaining.
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