IMUSA USA 9.5" Traditional Carbon Steel Nonstick Coated Wok with Bakelite Handle

I was alarmed when I read the wrapper, which said to use only low or medium heat, and warning about birds in the room when using the pan because of fumes. I avoid non-stick cookware because I am not gentle, and I find that any pan is non-stick if properly seasoned. Fumes from chemical coatings concern me. But I was fascinated by the size of this wok, along with the price. It is quite perfect for a small household and kitchen. After putting it through its paces for a week, making stir-fries, frying fish, boiling ramen broth, it has performed well. There was a noticeable chemical smell the first time I used it (probably best to toss the first oil) but it was gone quickly. Because of the flat base and thinner material things fry well on medium, without burning, and high was no problem with liquid in it. It cleaned easily with just a wipe of a paper towel, per proper practice with non-treated woks and cast iron, reserving water cleaning for instances where wiping is not sufficient. If you want to avoid added fat altogether it might stick. Better to add a few drops of oil to the cold pan and spread it around with a brush or kitchen paper before beginning to heat the pan. And again, use no higher than medium-high heat (7 or less on a 10-position dial; avoid scorching at all costs). Note that there are no claims on the label that the finish is metal-utensil tolerant. Only use wood, nylon or silicon.

Súper practico

This little wok is perfect for my stir frying for two and washing is easy nice little wok

Es un muy buen sartén, con el que se puede cocinar a temperatura alta y baja, la comida no se pega, tiene un peso adecuado y es fácil de limpiar.

Non stick coating comes easily after just a few cooking. Will not recommend buying this to customer.