Are there any resources specifically on cooking with high-heat wok burners?
I recently got myself a high-power wok burner, like the ones they use in professional Asian restaurants. Cooking with it is a ton of fun, but sometimes I find myself overwhelmed by the heat output. The wok is getting too dry, the seasoning is burning off, stuff starts to stick like crazy, and so on.
Are there any books/video guides/websites on specifically cooking with high-power wok burners? I know there are many Asian cooking channels on Youtube, but the ones I found just cook, and don't explain any theoretical basics.
Best Answer
You're in luck -- there was a paper earlir this year than analyzed the physics of making fried rice by professional Chinese chefs:
My take away from that was that you have to flip things fast when you're dealing with high heat -- three times per second.
Almost every list that I've seen of wok cooking recommendations calls for re-seasoning at the beginning of your cooking. Most go into wok selection and what's needed to initially season a wok. Some discuss prepping all of your food in advance, as when you're cooking with that sort of heat, taking a minute to chop up the next ingredient means you've already burned what's in the wok.
Here's a small sampling, although not all are specifically about high heat cooking (except maybe for the one that's from a manufacturer of stoves, so it seems a little spammy):
- https://inquiringchef.com/how-to-cook-with-a-wok/
- https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-cook-with-a-wok-article
- https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/wok-skills-101-stir-frying-basics.html
- https://firstwefeast.com/features/2016/10/how-to-cook-with-a-wok/wok-two
- https://www.bluestarcooking.com/top-10-tips-for-mastering-wok-cooking-at-home/
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If you have ever wanted to sizzle your food as soon as you throw it into the wok, then a Wok Burner is a must have. The high heat gives you the ability to heat up the wok to a point where you can instantly sear or saut\xe9 your meat and vegetables.How powerful is a wok burner?
It's not quite powerful enough to cook for a huge party, but it'll easily handle enough food for even a large family meal. The major downsides are that it's a little low for comfortable cooking (at least for my 5'10" frame), and the only gas control is at the tank rather than at the burner end of the line.What should I look for in a wok burner?
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Through an endless clicking odyssey, I finally discovered this youtube channel.
It has both explanations and flawless English subtitles, and is by far the most useful resource I've seen so far.
This channel is also great, although not as helpful because there is just the cooking without any explanations.
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