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In an extra-large skillet or wok heat 1 Tbsp.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Strips of beef are cooked in a screaming hot wok with cherry tomatoes, onion and French fries, then seasoned with soy sauce and black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Start with a hot pan or wok, and add a small amount of oil.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Strips of beef are cooked in a screaming hot wok with cherry tomatoes, onion and French fries, then seasoned with soy sauce and black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Start with a hot pan or wok, and add a small amount of oil.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Wok.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wok. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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wok
noun
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in making Chinese food
Etymology
Chinese
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