: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in stir-frying
Examples of wok in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDrain the noodles and add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the wok or skillet.—cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023 Drain and wipe down the wok, returning it to the heat.—Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023 Here, executive chef Richard Chen serves a menu of dim sum, wok dishes, and more.—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2023 The latter two, both cooked using a wok, represent the fusion of Chinese and Peruvian sensibilities that defines much of the country’s gastronomy.—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023 It can be cooked in a wok, but a typical skillet will do the trick.—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.—cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023 Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high until smoking, 3 to 5 minutes.—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023 Another blasted a batch of rigatoni in a perforated wok wreathed in flames.—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023 See More
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