Examples of wok in a Sentence
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Most of your cleaning power should come from hot water and gentle scrubbing or brushing, the way cast-iron pots like Chinese woks and Indian kadai are traditionally cleaned.
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The water in the wok should be high enough to submerge the bottom rim of the bamboo steamer.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
These legumes with completely edible pods and seeds can be enjoyed raw, briefly steamed, or tossed in a skillet or wok to quickly sauté.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
This set comes with Our Place’s pre-seasoned carbon steel wok, wok accessories (like a spatula, steamer, cooking chopsticks, and lid), and a limited edition Year of the Dragon Triple Threat Set (Fly by Jing’s Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce, and Chengdu Crunch).
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
This mostly outdoor restaurant is one of the last places in Hong Kong with a license to use kerosene as fuel, which means their woks are some of the hottest anywhere.
—Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Step 6 Into a large pot or wok fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024
The brand, which features Asian street food and wok dishes, also is one of the vendors in Doral’s popular Shoma Bazaar food hall.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
Having an open flame with gas cooking is also beneficial for wok cooking and flambe.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
Julia Moskin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The water in the wok should be high enough to submerge the bottom rim of the bamboo steamer.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
These legumes with completely edible pods and seeds can be enjoyed raw, briefly steamed, or tossed in a skillet or wok to quickly sauté.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
This set comes with Our Place’s pre-seasoned carbon steel wok, wok accessories (like a spatula, steamer, cooking chopsticks, and lid), and a limited edition Year of the Dragon Triple Threat Set (Fly by Jing’s Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce, and Chengdu Crunch).
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
This mostly outdoor restaurant is one of the last places in Hong Kong with a license to use kerosene as fuel, which means their woks are some of the hottest anywhere.
—Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Step 6 Into a large pot or wok fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024
The brand, which features Asian street food and wok dishes, also is one of the vendors in Doral’s popular Shoma Bazaar food hall.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
Having an open flame with gas cooking is also beneficial for wok cooking and flambe.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
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“Wok.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wok. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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wok
noun
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in making Chinese food
Etymology
Chinese
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