Pure Oriental Plain Steel Wok, 30cm
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Product information
‐ Collapse this SectionExperience the sizzle and taste of authetic Asian cooking in your own kitchen — this Pure Oriental Plain Steel Wok doesn't just cook, it sizzles, sears and stir fries, delivering delicious flavours and unbeatable results! The deep sloped sides, high-quality carbon steel and a strong-riveted handle ensure quick cooking and perfect tossing.
- Pure Oriental Plain Steel Wok, 30cm
- Deep sloped sides made from carbon steel — ensuring that food cooks quickly and evenly
- Flat base makes it suitable for use on glass, gas, and conventional stove tops
- Strong, riveted handle with comfortable grip makes, perfect for tossing and stirring
- Handy hook makes for neat storage
- For induction hob use, it is advised against using a high heat power setting due to rapid rate of heat transfer when cooking
About KitchenCraft
Since 1850, KitchenCraft has provided the UK and the world with a wide range of quality kitchen and homeware products. Originally established by Thomas Plant, it is still a family company to this day.
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Specifications
‐ Collapse this Section- Diameter: 30cm
- Material: Carbon steel
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Features
‐ Collapse this Section- With Lid: No
- Size: 30cm
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Heat source: Gas, Electric, Ceramic Glass
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Care instructions
‐ Collapse this SectionHow to season your carbon steel wok
- Before you start using your new wok, wash it in warm water (do not use an abrasive cleaner on the inside!)
- Place it on the cooker over a medium to high heat for a few minutes and wait for all the moisture to evaporate
- Once the pan is completely dry, add a couple of teaspoons of oil, and swirl it all around the wok (including the sides) to coat evenly
- Once the oil begins to smoke, remove from the heat and allow to cool
- Using a piece of kitchen paper wipe away the excess oil. This should be done at least twice before you begin cooking with it as this will ensure even heat distribution during stir-frying, and will help to lock in flavours
- The wok is now ready to use
How to care for your wok
- After each use clean with hot water only, allow to thoroughly dry and wipe the interior with oil to prevent rust and to build a protective non-stick patina
- It is common for the natural material to darken over time — this will have no impact on its usage
- Don't leave the wok to soak in water
- Gentle use of a non-abrasive scouring pad is allowed
- Always ensure that the size of the flame on the gas stove is properly controlled and does not flare up the side of the cookware and overheat the handle
- Never leave an empty wok or one that has boiled dry on a hot element or burner
- If left to boil dry, make sure you turn off the heat source immediately and do not touch the pan until it has completely cooled
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Warranty info
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Customer Reviews & Ratings
Carbon steel is supposed to 'stain'
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Review by Jacques J. on 27 May 2015
Woks made of carbon steel will discolour with use. If you keep using it regularly, it will eventually turn black from the patina that forms over months or even years of making delicious stir-fries. In fact, that's what makes a wok beautiful over time, and the surface takes on a bit of flavour too, which adds dimension to your stir-fries. So embrace the 'stains'. Don't try to remove them with soap or any other detergent, and definitely don't try to scrub them off. As long as no burnt-on pieces of food remain and as long as you dry the wok well over heat after use and treat it with a little oil, it will last for decades. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Good product
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Review by David M. on 24 May 2019, 1 month after purchase
Great product for the price, it's actually quite difficult to find a carbon steel wok.
Ignore the negative reviews, those people didn't season their wok properly, and have not taken the proper care - it is supposed to stain and will form a non stick patina over time the more you use it..
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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You need to research steel woks before buying
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Review by Megan P. on 24 August 2018, 14 days after purchase
I did some online research first, having previously had issues with “non-stick” woks. Am delighted with my new steel wok, is more solid than I expected. Uses more oil, but there are healthy options like avocado oil which I am using. I clean it immediately with hot water and a plastic scourer which does the job perfectly. Important to dry it properly, then I rub a little oil into the inside surface and store in a bag I made for the purpose, to keep dust from the oiled surface. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Brilliant
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Review by Emma W. on 26 January 2018, 10 days after purchase
This is an excellent product, the steel means you can heat it right up without fear of damaging non-stick, which is essential for Asian cooking. Once seasoned well and kept oiled before and after use, it doesn't stick at all! Love that it will just get better with use instead of losing non-stick and needing to be replaced. It doesn't stay with the clean steel look, it changes colour as the oil and heat seal it, as its' meant to do, so it doesn't look new and pretty but works amazingly! Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Sturdy wok
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Review by Helencia Ann S. on 26 November 2013, 11 days after purchase
Good quality, sturdy and decent size wok! Don't have to worry about scraping off the nonstick coating!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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The perfect wok experience!
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Review by Suzi K. on 3 August 2019, 1 month after purchase
Disregard any negative reviews about this wok. Those people have no idea what carbon steel is and how it works. This is not stainless steel. It's meant to develop a patina with seasoning and use. And I tell you now, I have one gorgeous patina developing on mine. Done right, your seasoning will provide non-stick qualities and even the most delicate foods will slide right out.
If you don't know how to season a wok, watch a few videos. If taking care of a beautiful piece of cookware isn't your jam, get Uber Eats or Mr Delivery.
I wouldn't trade in the experience of owning this beautiful piece of cookware for anything! Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Great wok
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Review by Anonymous on 8 October 2018, 12 days after purchase
The flavour of the food cooked in this wok is just amazing. Treat the wok before use as instructed on the user manual attached. My ONLY problem with this Wok is its size - I will buy another if they bring them out in a bigger size!!!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Proper seasoning is crucial.
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Review by Anonymous on 4 June 2019, 14 days after purchase
It is very important to season these unprotected woks correctly.
Excellent and sturdy product. Hoping for years of use. A 36cm wok would have been nice.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
The genuine article I'm so happy with it!
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Review by Anonymous on 26 January 2020, 16 days after purchase
Retail stores only keep the non stick woks. They all look spliff but do not do the job of an authentic wok. This plain steel wok that yuppiechef stock is the real thing. Real wok for somebody who loves to cook. Buy it you will never look back.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Fantastic small wok
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Review by Dorothy L. on 9 August 2020, 1 month after purchase
This is a marvelous product. Make sure you season the pan when you get it and it will give years of pleasure. I looked all over for a smaller wok (we already have a large one) and I am so glad I found this one. Well made and not too heavy. We love it.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Wonderful Product!!
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Review by Robin V. on 17 September 2021, 15 days after purchase
Much sturdier than I expected and works well on a very hot flame! Discolours beautifully for an authentic look and works well for an authentic taste! Don't overthink it, just add it to your cart.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Finally!!
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Review by Mark Q. on 28 December 2021, 13 days after purchase
Great wok. Good quality. Easy to cure and discolours nicely! Would recommend it to everybody. Took me a couple of woks to get here. My journey is done.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Excellent product for fans of Chinese cuisine.
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Review by Pragasen N. on 18 June 2022, 13 days after purchase
Before use, make sure the carbon steel wok is seasoned as per the instructions.
The non-stick quality of the wok improves with use and delivers an excellent, uniquely tasty stir fry!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Fantastic wok.
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Review by Oliver B. on 29 August 2022, 15 days after purchase
Amazing little wok. It burned in and seasoned perfectly and is now the most non-stick pan that I own.
Winner winner chicken chow mein dinner!!!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great carbon steel wok.
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Review by Anonymous on 22 July 2023, 1 month after purchase
Very good quality carbon steel wok with a great fit and feel. Very smooth interior and exterior finish. Excellent once seasoned, does a great job.
Highly recommended.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Very nice product.
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Review by Anonymous on 24 July 2023, 14 days after purchase
I wanted a stainless steel wok because the Teflon on other woks had come off and I was probably eating it. This is a nice product and I followed the instructions about seasoning it.
However, I made the mistake of leaving it to dry after the first use, and it went completely rusty overnight, so I had to Google how to get it clean again, which was no easy feat. It cooks well though now and I can make great stir-fries. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Sensational!
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Review by Ellen P. on 16 February 2024, 23 days after purchase
Even from the first use (after following the seasoning instructions), this wok has performed perfectly. It's like having a non-stick pan you can abuse without worrying, and cleaning is a breeze.
I just wish there was a bigger size - size is perfect for a two-person stir fry, but a bit small for anything bigger.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Awesome product
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Review by Anonymous on 17 March 2014
I bought this wok, two weeks ago and it is so easy to use and produces a fantastic end product.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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I know it says the size, did not really take notice. Was disappointed in size. But the wok itself nice and strong
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Review by Margaret S. on 30 July 2017, 1 month after purchase
Yes and no. No because it's too small for a family to cook in. But yes for quality.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Terrible product
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Review by Grant M. on 14 May 2014, 10 days after purchase
After following the curing instructions for the wok, I used it for the first time. Has a large burn mark that covers half the base. Very disappointed.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
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Orange stain marks after first wash
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Review by Amanda B. on 26 November 2015, 1 month after purchase
Got this as a gift and after the fist wash in warm soapy water as per the instructions, dark orange stain marks appeared when it was dry. We did however make a lovely stir fry in it. Got instructions from Yuppiechef on how to care for it.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
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Love the look!
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Review by Anne T. on 26 May 2014, 22 days after purchase
Metal stained a bit with first use. (I work on gas.) Heat distribution great.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Stained after first use
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Review by Janine V. on 22 March 2015, 22 days after purchase
Cooking with the wok was great. However, after we washed it in warm water with a sponge the bottom section was stained. Can't remove the stain marks. We are very disappointed about this.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
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Orange stains and metallic taste
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Review by Leigh R. on 27 June 2016, over 6 months months after purchase
After washing an orange, rust-like stain appeared throughout surface of wok. Also, a strange metallic after taste tinges flavour.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
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Good product
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Review by Nazneen A. on 22 October 2018, 14 days after purchase
This is a good product, nice weight and very sturdy, also easy to use. The instructions are a bit unclear about how to season the wok as it differs from the general method of seasoning a wok.
Also it needs to be dried immediately after washing or it will rust.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Fantastic.
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Review by Selwyn S. on 21 August 2022, 4 days after purchase
Replaced a very high end enamel, non stock wok.
Once seasoned the carbon steel wok turns out to be super-non-stock with no chemicals and much better at getting hot and stir-frying.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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