Cooking food with an Asian-style wok is a healthy alternative to using a traditional frying pan. The wok is a beautifully constructed and versatile piece of cookware that should have a place in every ...

Give your wok a “facial” with salt and oil to help clean and condition it. Scott Suchman / The Washington Post Food writer Grace Young tells Washington Post’s Kristen Hartke about the basics of caring ...

A well-loved wok is a thing of beauty. Frequent cooking builds up a glossy, natural nonstick coating, and gentle cleaning removes excess grease, but doesn't disturb those precious layers of seasoning.

From the moment years ago when I first peeked inside a Chinese restaurant kitchen, I’ve been fascinated by chefs who can handle a wok with expertise. I love watching as they cut ingredients into small ...

Do you own a pan or piece of cookware that you love? Maybe you remember the meals you've cooked with it - or the day you bought it. For food writer J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, it's his wok. It was the 90's ...

For many, preparing paella at home means firing up a sturdy cast-iron skillet instead of reaching for a dedicated paella pan. And it makes sense — the broad, shallow dish sounds like a one-trick pony ...

Grab a deep non-stick pan, add olive oil, and cook down some chicken. If you want to make it go even faster, get the ...

Learn the basics of caring for this kitchen staple to help you turn out stir-fries, fried rice and more. When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese ...