Can you use a wok to cook everything?

Dunlop says: “The wok is not only for stir-frying—it’s used for pretty much everything. It’s very economical. You can also use it for boiling and making stews, or even as a smoker—you cover the base of the wok with several layers of foil, and then you put some sugar and tea leaves and some flour.

Do you need to put oil in a wok?

After it’s cooked dry and still hot, you’ll want to put oil on the wok to seal the pits, pores and imperfections of the metal surface. You don’t have to fill the wok with oil, but put enough oil into your wok so that you can tilt it to wet it almost all the way up to the rim.

What is good to cook in a wok?

8 New Things to Cook in a Wok

• Eggs. Make them scrambled, fried or poached, just as you would in a skillet or pot.
• Burgers. Heat a seasoned wok over medium-high heat.
• Mussels. Follow any method or recipe for cooking in a large pot.
• Deep-Frying.
• Steam Fish and Vegetables.
• Soup.
• Fajitas.

What’s the best oil to use in a wok?

peanut oil
For wok cooking, use oils with a high smoke point and low polyunsaturated fat content. Grapeseed oil, peanut oil, etc… Sesame oil and olive oil will burn and taste bitter.

Can you cook pasta in a wok?

Boiling pasta You can absolutely achieve that with a wok. LRK: You do a one-pot spaghetti or pasta and meatballs with an Asian touch. MT: My take on East-West cuisine is really getting as much flavor into the protein or into what you’re making.

Can I stir-fry with olive oil?

Although you may not consider it, you can also use light or refined olive oil to cook a stir-fry. Don’t confuse this with extra virgin olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil has a very low smoke point with a strong flavor, making it completely unsuitable for stir-frying.

Can you use butter for stir-fry?

Stir-frying: Butter has a lower smoke point than our favorite oils for stir frying. Pan-frying: Yes, you can use butter for simple pan-fried recipes! Like sautéing, you’ll want to slowly melt the butter and let the moisture cook off before adding your food.