Breville Electric Wok - Chinese Food The Easy Way
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by: rubenswalkert2011
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A myth that has been circulated around the culinary world that for truly authentic Chinese food, you have to use a traditional stove wok. the argument has always been that an electric wok simply does not have the power to generate the heat levels required for stir frying food.
I set out to prove the doubters wrong and went ahead and bought a Breville electric wok. The aim of the experiment was to see whether this wok could really compete with the stove top varieties.
Let's be clear from the start, there are many poorly designed electrical woks on the market. Unfortunately it would appear that the Breville appliance has been tarnished by the other brands. On researching the Breville electric wok, I found that many users simply would not go back to using a wok on a stove. Here are my findings.
Out of the box, the Breville wok speaks volumes in both design and finctionality. It really does look like a quality product. But we are not going to judge a book by its cover, the real question is whether it can produce enough heat to cook authentic Chinese.
In steps the 1500-watt butterfly heating element to allay my fears. This element is capable of heating the wok to a scorching 425 degrees Fahrenheit! I turned the heat knob up and was impressed that the wok got hot very quickly, just like traditional stove woks.
My tuna was seared in a matter of seconds rather than minutes and tasted perfect. I particularly like the probe that comes with this wok. The probe can be used to ensure that you never overcook meats etc ever again.
The Breville electric wok is built to last and has a non stick coating which is blended with titanium to make it extra durable. This ensures that if you use plastic or wooden cooking utensils your wok will last a life time. It also makes for healthier cooking as you do not have to use as much oil.
In summary, this wok is one of the best in the market. It has the power to create heat just like a stove wok and is really durable. Food cooked with the Breville electric wok is a pleasure to eat.
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