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Cooking equipment for preparing Chinese food

Whether you're a weekend cook or prepare Chinese food on a daily basis, you'll want to learn about the different types of equipment used in Chinese cooking, from a frying pan to a wok to a cleaver.

Before You Buy a Wok

There are many types of woks on the market - which one is best for you? Here are tips on choosing a wok, from size and shape to type of material.

Do You Need a Wok?

While it's not absolutely necessary, a wok is the one piece of equipment you should consider buying if you're going to be making Chinese food fairly often. I've included information on the type of wok to buy, along with steps for seasoning and cleaning.

Five Tips For Cooking With a New Wok

What to Cook in Your New Wok - You've cleaned and seasoned your new wok. Now, what should you cook in it? Here are 5 tips on what dishes to cook and what to avoid when cooking with a new carbon steel wok.

More About Cooking Chinese Food With a Wok

Do you use a wok to cook Chinese food?

Review - Breville EW30XL Electric Wok

A review of the Breville Electric Wok, one of the most popular electric woks on the market.

Top 6 Chinese Woks

Here are my wok recommendations, including a flat bottomed, round bottomed and nonstick model.

Wok Gift Ideas

Wok Gift Ideas - Want to give a wok as a gift, but aren’t sure which one to buy? Here are a few favorites, covering different types and materials, to suit anyone on your gift list.

Before You Buy a Chinese Cleaver

Here are tips you should know before purchasing a Chinese cleaver.

Top 4 Chinese Cleavers

All of the cleavers on this list are high quality. With proper care they should last for several years.

Top 4 Rice Cookers Under $40

If you eat rice often, you'll find a rice cooker comes in very handy.

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