Kitchen Physics
Why a $30 carbon steel wok outperforms a $200 nonstick pan. The thermodynamics of wok hei and the one-knife philosophy.
Chinese cooking is as much about tools as ingredients. Without a carbon steel wok, you cannot reach the 350C needed for wok hei. This cluster explains the physics behind the tools.
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