Customer Reviews for Staub - Cast Iron 6-qt Wok - Matte Black
Customer Rating
5
love the bigger and wider size!
on April 22, 2020
Posted by: Alamedagirl
I have been using the 4.5 qt wok from staub for a long time and still love it. there were times when I wished for more "room" in the pan to space my food out more. This was a dream come true! tis big but not too big, it is great fro both stir fry and deep frying. I will still use the 4.5 during the week but this will get plenty of use too!
This matte black wok can do it all! I can saute, steam, or fry in it! It is the perfect pan for most jobs in the kitchen. It heats well on all sides, not just the bottom!
This wok is such a great size and I use it for so many things beyond stir fry. Stir fry is the obvious but the size and shape of this pan is great for taco meat, steaming veggies, sauteing and even deep frying (I just made crispy chicken nuggets using this as my fryer). Like all Staub one of the best features is the matte black interior coating that provides a surface that is superior for browning and easy clean up and doesn't need to be seasoned like untreated cast iron.
It is the perfect wok because cast iron can get smoking hot, essential when making a stir fry. The sides are curved and tall so it's simple to push food away from the center during the cooking process. The enameled interior browns perfectly but also releases very similar to non stick. Unlike untreated cast iron, it does not have to be seasoned.
It is also awesome for frying, whether its shrimp, small pieces of chicken or doughnuts. The handle grill on top gives you the perfect spot to place freshly cooked items while you finish cooking everything.
This pan/wok can do so much, not just rice and veggies. Place shrimp or scallops on the grill while cooking your rice or pasta or sear or brown meats in this pan. I have also steamed mussels in this pan in a wine and garlic sauce or spaghetti and meat sauce. Endless possibilities! Glass lid so you can monitor your food.
Perfect wok! Heats quickly and stays hot during the frying process without cooling down when new items are added. Creates a wonderful fondant on the bottom to help make a rich sauce at the end. Meat gets evenly browned and veggies get crispy. Also can be used as a deep fryer for doughnuts, breaded chicken and pork pieces or wontons.
I make stir-frys and ramen dishes on the regular and use this pan for those dishes and others. It is particulary suited to stir-frys due to the cast iron and the shape of the pan. The bottom conducts the heat and the stream rises up the sides, so when you are stir-frying, you are moving the food constantly around the pan, from the bottom to the sides. Food cooks quickly and evenly. This pan is versatile and can be used for other dishes as well; only limited by your own imagination.