1, types of woks

From the material point of view, woks can be divided into wok, stainless steel pot, aluminum pot, ceramic pot and so on. From the modeling point of view, there are generally pans and semi-circular woks. With so many kinds of woks, you need to choose a good wok according to your actual needs.

2, the choice of modeling

The main shapes of wok are semi-circular wok and flat-bottomed wok. Semi-circular wok can make food heated evenly, and it is very convenient to stir-fry, which is suitable for frying vegetables that need to be stirred constantly. Pan is suitable for frying food, and can also be used for cooking some dishes with soup.

3. Selection of materials

The wok is made of different materials. The main ingredients of wok and stainless steel pot are iron, and the wok is easy to rust. stainless steel pot overcame this shortcoming. Aluminum pot is made of aluminum, which is light and cheap. Ceramic pot is made of clay, which is heavy and has good thermal insulation effect, but it is difficult to tip the pot.

4, the choice of size

There are large and small woks. You can choose the size of the wok according to how much you usually cook. It is suggested to choose a larger wok, because the cooking will be heated more evenly and it is not easy for food to overflow.

5. Choose from a health perspective

Iron is the main component of wok and stainless steel pot, which is an essential trace element for human body. Cooking with wok can supplement iron. Aluminum pot is composed of aluminum. Excessive intake of aluminum may damage the nervous system, so it is not recommended. Ceramic pot is made of clay, which is pure natural and contains trace elements, which is beneficial to human body.

6. Therefore, it is suggested to choose stainless steel pot and ceramic pot, which are more conducive to health. But ceramic pot is expensive, heavy and inconvenient to use, so stainless steel semi-circular wok is the best choice.