"Wok Fanatics Say Give the Frying Pans the Boot"

We all know that woks are the perfect tool for cooking Chinese food – the concave, bowl-shaped utensil is used for everything from stir-frying and deep-frying to steaming, braising and even smoking food. But there’s no reason to leave your wok in the cupboard when you’re not preparing a Chinese meal. According to Grace Young, author of Breath of a Wok, and others, a wok is the perfect, all-purpose pan. Learn more about a wok’s many uses in this Contra Costa Times article.

Related: Why Waste a Wok? – Readers share their experiences using a wok to make everything from spaghetti to steamed lobster.
Mexican Stir-fry – Chicken, pinto beans and rice are stir-fried with seasonings in this recipe from Chelsie Kenyon, About’s Guide to Mexican Cuisine.