Woks

We used expert advice to find and test nearly 20 top-rated woks, landing on the 5 best woks you can buy. Including carbon steel, nonstick, and cast iron wok models, our picks will become invaluable cookware pieces for searing, steaming, stir-frying, and more.

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While we think carbon steel is the best overall material for a wok, carbon steel woks do require seasoning before use. Here's how to to do it.

Vegan yaki udon is a simple plant-based dinner that's quick to make and satisfying to eat. It features thick udon noodles and an array of vegetables coated in an aromatic sauce.

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Twice cooked pork is a famous Sichuan style Chinese pork stir fry dish. Fatty pork belly gets two stages of cooking and is stir fried with savory chili bean paste sauce (doubanjiang).

Shrimp Lo Mein is an easy dish to make at home and tastes just as good as any restaurant version. Prepare the ingredients ahead of time for an easy lo mein.

One-Pot Veggie Yakisoba Noodles only take 30 minutes to get on your table. Slurpy noodles, savory sauce and tons of veggies make this dish hearty and healthy!

This chicken lo mein recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home, and it actually tastes a lot better than what you can get at most takeout restaurants.

Here's why strong, lightweight, durable carbon steel is a hit among home cooks.