 "Breville Gourmet Wok" | 2009-11-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: AC3HE1M255UDE |
| If you want a wok that is a pure JOY to cook in...then I strongly suggest this Breville EW30XL Electric Gourmet Wok. Ive cooked with many woks in my lifetime...but, never one as WONDERFUL as this one is!!! It has a setting that you set on Max High, and after 10 minuttes it turnes off. Just put your peanut oil and/or sesame oil in...wait several seconds, and put your meat in to stir fry. It cooks so evenly, and thoroughly, without burning any of it. Add your sauce and fresh vegetables...toss about 6 times, and there you are! Unplus the machine and put it over the white rice you've cooked just prior to this. There won't be scrap of food left....guaranteed! Clean up is so easy. You can wash the inside wtih a soft, soapy cloth, or use a plastic scrubber to gently loosen the contents. Dry inside, and it's ready to go all over again. It holds enough indredients to feed 6-8 people if needed, but perfect for 4 people or even 2!!!! You will NOT be disappointed in this fine product. |
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| "very pleased" | 2009-10-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: AOSJ9DEXEYCZL |
| very well built, has the feel of quality the look of quality,and most important the results are of quality. the manual is well written,very easy to understand. i have use it to deep fry,slow cook,steam, and oh yes stir fry, stir fry, stir fry.the none stick cooking surface is among the best i have ever used.i would use bamboo tools not just to protect the surface, but to hear and feel the sound of bamboo clacking together.clean up is fast and easy. if you want to get away from the stove top woks this should be your first choice. |
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| "satisfied customer" | 2009-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A22J9NQFFEVP5Y |
| this is a very good cooking apparatus. it is easy to clean and use. the temperature control is excellent and the food will not stick at all. this wil change the way you cook. well worth the price. |
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| "BREVILLE Wok Rocks!" | 2009-09-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A15UC89CZPXA52 |
We've been hammering at this wok for a couple of years and it is amazing: fantastic.
Tender things that have to cook fast benefit from this super-hot no-stick wok.
Fish chunks, fillet mignon chunks and every manner of veggies rock in this wok.
Get one!
Super-easy to clean. |
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| "Very High Quality: Here's How to Care for It" | 2009-09-04 |
| - Reviewed By anengineerguy |
We have used this Wok in an office to make lunches for the employees for the last 14 months. I posted the photo of the empty wok (click "view all customer images" to see it - it's the 3rd image). You can see that the teflon has discolored, but it is in absolutely perfect working order. We just turn it to high and leave it there and stir fry away. We use it 4 days a week, every week.
Some others have said that the teflon is scratched or flakes off, but I can't imagine more abuse than we've given this one in an office and our teflon has had no problems at all. BUT, we do three things: 1) we only use wooden or silicon utensils, 2) we let it cool down before we clean it, and 3) we clean it by A) wiping with a paper towel, B)wiping with a soapy sponge, then wringing the sponge out and C) wiping with a damp, not soapy sponge. Most people make the mistake of cleaning it when it's hot, or overcleaning teflon. You want to just barely clean teflon: it will last a lot longer that way. Just a quick couple of wipes - maybe 20 seconds in all. Ours has never been in the sink. And it still performs like the day we bought it: nothing sticks to it at all.
This is one of the highest quality products I have ever bought. I have nothing but All-Clad pans so my standards are the highest. Don't abuse this thing when you clean it and it will last a long time. 4 times a week for about 60 weeks means we've used this thing about 240 times. It still performs like the day we bought it.
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| "A great wok!" | 2009-08-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A63F2RIUC2T7A |
I'm a guy and cut my teeth on the traditional wok used over a gas stove 20 years ago. Bought this one as a gift for my wife, but with that came my promise to do most of the Chinese cooking! She was skeptical at first, but now is sooo grateful!
This wok is superior to a traditional one. Has become the workhorse in our kitchen. I also like cooking with cast iron and this wok's moderate mass makes for stable cooking temps. We use it to heat tortillas, make omlettes, make crepes, stir fry julienned zucchini in place of pasta, and of course for some great Chinese cooking. I even make homemade pasta sauce and sautee vegetables for cajun bean soups in it. Heat is great and adjusts quickly and easily. I really like the large dial. Did some Chinese burritos (Mu Shu pork/chicken) for some friends. When it came time to serve, just popped the controller off and placed the entire wok in the table. A nice presentation and everybody just dug in! Can donate the traditional one! I should also add that for as hot as this thing gets, I have never burned myself on it.
Cooking surface shows it has gotten a lot of use over the past 8 months but has retained its integrity. The spatula that came with mine works great. Bamboo utensils might decrease the service life of the non-stick surface. We usually cook with very high heat with a minimum of oil and it is possible that some things can stick a bit. But de-glazing before it can burn with a teaspoon of water quickly releases anything that sticks and adds color and flavor to the dish. Also makes cleanup a snap!
Some have remarked that the base is difficult to reinstall after cleaning. Personally, have no problem with it. Can usually get it back on and latched in under 30 seconds. To clean it well, it would be best to take the handles off, but over the time we've had it have not done that. Have always managed to get a paper towel in the space between the handles and the unit. The large glass dome is nice and heavy, I just have a hard time keeping it sparkling clean. It also has a loop in the plug to insert a finger to make it easier to extract it safely from the electrical receptacle.
Anybody who enjoys cooking with a wok will appreciate the quality and sturdiness of this appliance. Would make a great gift and I have at least 2 people lined up for it. |
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