{"id":6780,"date":"2022-06-06T14:43:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T14:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-us\/?p=6780"},"modified":"2022-07-29T09:36:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T09:36:08","slug":"kitchen-equipment-guide-woks-bamboo-steamers-and-tagines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tilda.com\/en-us\/blog\/ingredient-guide\/kitchen-equipment-guide-woks-bamboo-steamers-and-tagines\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Equipment Guide: Woks, Bamboo Steamers, and Tagines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Learning how best to use and take care of your kitchen equipment can make all the difference in terms of how you feel about time in the kitchen. At Tilda\u00ae Rice, we love cooking cuisines from all over the world, so we want you to give you the guidance you need to prepare it with confidence using our rice varieties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll be exploring the ins and outs of a few kitchen gadgets that chefs simply cannot live without, including woks, bamboo steamers and tagines. If you\u2019ve never used these before, no problem, that\u2019s what we are here for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s begin with the ever-versatile wok.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Cooking with a Wok<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Woks are commonly associated with firing up deliciously flavorful Chinese food, but the wok is\u00a0 a diverse piece of equipment that can be used for all kinds of cuisines. The real magic of a wok is its ability to be incredibly unique and very versatile at the same time \u2013 bringing full-on fired-up flavor, to all kinds of meals, however you use it. This pan can take a simple rice dish up a notch by giving it a distinct taste and texture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting to know when to use a wok and how to take care of it will help you make delicious dishes with confidence time and time again. Let\u2019s dive right in!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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What is a Wok?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Derived from the Cantonese word for \u2018cooking pot\u2019, the wok is a wonderfully wide metal pan known for its distinct bowl-like shape. While you can bet on finding it in kitchens across the world, it was in fact born out of China over 2000 years ago, and has long been considered the secret ingredient to classic Chinese dishes due to a special something known as<\/span> wok hei<\/span><\/i>, meaning \u2018breath of the wok.\u2019 This refers to the unique flavor that the pan gives the food when cooking quickly on an extremely high heat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Use a Wok?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This pan is seasoned with richness, flavor and history, but it\u2019s also incredibly practical \u2014 able to stir-fry, steam, deep fry, braise and boil up the most delicious dishes, enhancing the flavor of all manner of meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For boiling, remember a wok can act just the same as a saucepan, only faster, so instead of waiting for your <\/span>favorite grains<\/span><\/a> to boil in a pot, whip them up in the wok! In this section we\u2019re going to be covering some of the top ways you can cook with your wok \u2013 giving you the secrets to getting the maximum level of deliciousness out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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How to Steam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For steaming, a wok is the perfect base for your bamboo steamer \u2014 but more on that later!<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Deep Fry?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Deep frying produces some of the most wickedly delicious treats, but for home cooks it can feel intimidating to turn up the heat with oil. Fortunately, the wok is perfectly designed for it and makes the food all the more flavorful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few simple ways to master deep frying:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n