How to Buy, Season, and Care for a Wok

What's new on Serious Eats No Images? Click here FEATURES How to Buy, Season, and Care for a Wok A good wok is one of the most versatile pans in the kitchen. Beyond being the best choice for a stir-fry, it's also the ideal vessel for deep-frying, steaming, and indoor smoking. But, as with most things, not all woks are created equal. They come in a dizzying array of sizes, shapes, metals, and handle arrangements. Here's what you need to know. Read Now FEATURES These Dried Worms Make Pho Taste Great Sa sung—dried peanut worms—have been described as the secret ingredient of great pho. They're now available in the United States, so we tested them out. Read Now TECHNIQUES ​Turn 100% Whole Wheat Bread Into a Hearty Multigrain Loaf   This hearty multigrain loaf bakes up light and chewy, not crumbly, with a nibby crunch—perfect for your morning toast or favorite sandwich. Read Now Email Continues After Ad Below THE KITCHEN ESSENTIAL Food Processor A food processor makes short work of the stiff dough of our multigrain loaf, creating intense gluten development in just 75 seconds. Shop Now FEATURES Saying Goodbye to the Most Exciting Ramen Restaurant in the Country Ramen Shack is the most exciting place to eat ramen in the United States, and it closed its doors for the last time last night. Read Now RECIPES 8 Comforting Rice Bowl Recipes for Weeknight Dinners Whether you're craving a Japanese-style rice bowl or a Bengali porridge, these recipes will get you through the week. Read Now   Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe