Tower T81279 Cerastone Induction Wok Pan With Glass Lid, Non Stick Ceramic Coating, Easy to Clean, Graphite, 30 cm

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Key specs – Material: Carbon steel; Handle: Wood; Diameter: 28cm; Weight: 0.7kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: No; Heat sources: All except induction; Ovenproof: No; Guarantee: 2 years; Extras: None

Key specs – Material: Heavy duty aluminium; Handles: Stainless steel; Diameter: 28cm; Weight: 1.2kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: Yes; Dishwasher safe: Yes; Heat sources: All; Ovenproof: Safe to 260°C; Guarantee: 25 years; Extras: None Key specs – Material: Stainless steel; Handle: Stainless steel; Diameter: 34cm; Weight: 1kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: No; Heat sources: Induction only; Ovenproof: No; Guarantee: Lifetime; Extras: Ring support for heating and serving Key specs – Material: Spun iron; Handle; Wood; Diameter: 33cm; Weight: 1.1 kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: Not immediately; Dishwasher safe: No; Heat sources: All; Ovenproof: No; Guarantee: 2 years; Extras: None

If you only need a small wok, or have a small kitchen, this pan comes highly recommended and will bring many years of happy cooking. The durable surface, high performance and good looks of this wok made it one of our favourites on test; we just wish it had a lid too. Key specs – Material: Forged high density aluminium: Handle; Soft phenolic heatproof; Diameter; 26cm; Weight: 1kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: Yes; Heat sources: All sources; Ovenproof: Yes, to 205°C/Gas 6; Guarantee: Lifetime; Extras: None

This may have been one of the cheapest woks tested but it delivered the same performance as some of the more expensive models. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ The BergHOFF may be one of the largest woks on test but it’s not the heaviest. It’s easy to move around and, with the help of two integrated handles, easy to lift. The handles coupled with the well-fitting lid make this a versatile pan, as it can be used for steaming and poaching as well as stir frying and deep frying. Plus, it’s ovenproof. This is a beautiful wok that’s been handmade in Shropshire using spun iron and comes with a smooth oak handle fixed with brass. For such a generous size, it only weighs just over a kilo, so was light and easy to use.The pan is an investment piece of cookware but it delivers in spades and will be one to pass on to the grandchildren, as with care it will last forever. The small size of the pan means deep frying is a no-no though, except for in small quantities. But reheating food, poaching, stir frying and shallow frying all work well. It can withstand the use of metal utensils, too. Heating was rapid and cooking was even, and fried foods crisped beautifully. Pasta danced around the pan and reheated super-fast. The wok can’t be used in the oven though, as there’s a wood handle with a useful carved-out hole for hanging. As well as being smooth it’s also lightweight, which meant food went whizzing up the sides and allowed for some impressive chef-style moves in the kitchen.

The conductivity of the pan was impressive; it heated in seconds, including up those steep sides. Plus, there’s the useful Tefal red Thermo-Spot on the base indicating when it’s at the right temperature for cooking. Mini woks, up to about 18cm, are great when cooking for one, but they won’t have enough space for all your ingredients when cooking larger meals, causing them to stew when you want them to sizzle. Most woks are between 20cm and 30cm, which is an ideal size for couples and families, and anything over 36cm swiftly becomes too cumbersome for everyday cooking. Towards the top end of the market is this two-handled forged aluminium pan with a super generous 32cm diameter, making it well-suited to families or dinner parties.The shallow bowl means food is better stirred than shaken, especially as the smooth surface means food can fall over the sides easily. Our only disappointment was that after using a few sauces the pan took on a slightly yellow discolouring, which remained even after washing. However, this will look great in the kitchen and will impress keen cooks with its efficiency. The pan heated efficiently and evenly but it wasn’t the best at retaining the heat – deep frying and stir frying took longer than with others, but the end result was excellent.

The wok heated in a jiffy right up to the rim and we loved the way food flew around the pan with a mere shake. Deep frying was among the best of the pans tested, with even cooking, colouring and crispiness. Cleaning was no more than a rinse under the tap and a wipe round either. Despite having a super-smooth titanium ceramic coating, the ProCook wok still requires a light seasoning before use, which should be repeated frequently if you want to retain its smooth surface. It will also help if you often put the pan in the dishwasher.Key specs – Material: Heavy gauge, forged aluminium; Handle: Stainless steel; Diameter: 32cm; Weight: 1.7kg; Lid included: No; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: Yes; Heat sources: All; Ovenproof: Oven safe to 260°C; Guarantee: Lifetime; Extras: None Key specs – Material: Aluminium; Handle: Stainless steel; Diameter: 28cm; Weight: 1.36kg; Lid included: Yes; Seasoning required: No; Dishwasher safe: Yes; Heat sources: All; Ovenproof: Without lid, 250°C, with 175°C; Guarantee: Lifetime; Extras: Steamer and metal spatula If looked after properly, a good wok can last for many years. no matter what the material. Traditional woks are made from carbon steel – it’s often inexpensive and has excellent heat conductivity. It’ll need seasoning (coating with oil) to prevent rust forming and shouldn’t be cleaned in a dishwasher, but is perfect for creating a smoky wok hei taste. A wok’s bowl-shaped design spreads heat evenly for consistent cooking, plus if you love crispy dishes, you can cook them in a wok with less oil than a deep-fat fryer. As the pan is cast iron, it was used at lower temperatures than other woks tested and retained its heat long after being removed from the stove. Washing under the tap was easy, too.