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 ...

Need a pan that can deep fry, sear, braise, and steam? The wok might be the pan you're looking for. Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca ...

In Chinese cooking, achieving the elusive wok hei flavor can be challenging, especially for home cooks. It’s not a seasoning that comes in a bottle, and it can’t be extracted from a spice. Literally ...

For stir-frying and more, a wok’s unique shape, with tall, sloped sides, is a standout for high-heat cooking. The best wok spatulas feature long handles for comfortably and safely stirring in the wok ...