Carbon Steel Woks have been used by the Chinese for centuries, mainly because the carbon steel wok quickly generates very high temperatures, so often necessary for many Oriental dishes. Preferred by purist, carbon steel woks need regular care and maintenance

Traditionalist believe that a regularly used wok will always look used, hence the blackened appearance. This patina is naturally formed and virtually non- stick, only applying to carbon steel woks and is built up over time with regular use. Patina is gradually formed from the carbonisation of food bonded by high temperature and oil to the work surface. Due top the high temperatures required, patina is absolutely safe and totally free from any health risk

• Quick high temperature cooking
• Metal utensil durable
• Cool-to-hold handles
• Our unique carbon steel woks are pre-seasoned saving valuable preparation time and giving virtually non-stick cooking, but naturally.
• Naturally formed patina surface will not crack or peal
• Great value for money

Non-stick woks for western cooking

Our non-stick woks are designed for modern mined oriental cooks leading busy lifestyles who give priority to convenience and easy to clean characteristics. All our non-stick woks are constructed in heavy gauge carbon steel and are specifically designed to be used at high temperatures.

Non-stick woks require less care and maintenance than the traditional uncoated carbon steel woks. With many cooks increasingly choosing easy-to clean, non stick coating, woks are no exception; generally, non-stick woks require less oil than carbon steel woks, which results in healthier cooking.

Exclusive to typhoon, our Probon© 400° (752F) non stick coating is baked on to the interior, facilitating cooking up to the required high temperature of up to 280° (536F), thus ensuring effective oriental cooking and a tough long lasting surface.

• Long lasting, tough non-stick coatings
• Quick high temperature cooking
• Cool-to-hold handles
• Easy to cook and clean
• Available in a wide choice of colours
• Excellent value for money

Cast iron woks for international cooking

Cast iron woks have superb heat retention qualities, more so than any other material. This enables you to take the wok to the table and serve long-lasting hot dish. Our cast iron woks are strong, heavy and very stable. We view a cast iron wok as a do- it -all --pan for it will easily cook virtually any food including curries, balti dishes and any similar foods. They are suitable for all cooking surfaces.

The concept of varying the household menu with Chinese, Indian, Mexican and other ethnic foods is easily achieved in with a cast iron wok. Many ethnic foods are either cooked or self served at the table. On these occasions the cast iron woks superior heat retention characteristics really come into their own. Cooks looking for a flexible do-it-all-pan which enables cooking of a wide range of dishes to suit many different tastes will find our cast iron woks and ideal affordable solution.

• Superb heat retention for efficient energy use
• Manufactured of maximum durability and strength
• Enamel bases suitable for ceramic and halogen hobs
• Gloss enamel finish
• Oriental cooking-kitchen to table and serve
• Terrific value

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