Do you know the difference between a frying pan and a wok?

In our daily life, many friends may not pay attention to the distinction between frying pan and non stick pans, or even completely ignorant of the classification of these two types of pot. This attitude is very negative, because frying pans and woks are different in structure and function, and the ingredients and tastes suitable for cooking are also different. Therefore, understand the difference between a frying pan and a wok, and choose the right pots when cooking, the food that can be cooked will be more nutritious and delicious, and our quality of life will also be improved. So what is the difference between a frying pan and a wok? Next, I will take you to learn more about it.

The difference between a frying pan and a wok

From the structural point of view, frying pans are generally flat pans, while frying pans are mostly round-bottomed pots or semi-circular-bottomed pots. The difference between the structure of the frying pan and the wok is designed according to the needs of the use. The frying pan is mainly used to fry food, and the wok is naturally used to stir food. The flat-bottomed design makes the frying pan suitable for frying food, or food that does not need to be stir-fried during the cooking process. The round-bottomed wok is more suitable for cooking methods such as stir-frying food or stew.

In contrast, the heating of the frying pan is more even, while the firepower of the frying baking sheet pan tends to be concentrated. Therefore, the frying pan is suitable for cooking on an induction cooker or cooking on a low fire, while the frying pan is more suitable for cooking on an open flame or a high fire. Among the common frying pans and woks in the market, the bottom of the frying pan is generally thicker, and the wok is thinner. This difference in design makes the food cooked in the frying square baking pan tend to be lighter, while the food cooked in the frying pan has a thicker taste.

Frying pans mostly use advanced heat-conducting materials, which are heated quickly and evenly. In addition to frying food, they are also suitable for cooking methods such as baking, roasting, steaming, and cultivating. Vegetables, seafood, poultry and other ingredients that do not need to be cooked for a long time can be cooked in a commercial baking pans or professional baking pans. It only takes a few minutes to make dishes that are refreshing and healthy.

The wok generally needs to be used on a flame-heated stove, which limits the range of use of the wok to a certain extent. However, woks are still widely used in our lives. This is because woks are used for cooking with high fire, with concentrated firepower and sufficient heat. Whether it is stir-frying, dry-stirring, stewing, soup...all need to use wok cooking to fully reflect the most authentic taste of the ingredients.

In general, the frying pan and the wok have their own strengths, and they need to be selected according to the conditions of the family when they are used. For those with a lighter taste, a poor appetite, and a preference for healthy and nutritious food, it is recommended to use a frying eco friendly bakeware when cooking. The wok is suitable for those who like to eat more flavorful dishes and who like to cook a variety of ingredients.