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kidmad
post Nov 16 2023, 07:36 AM

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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Apr 21 2023, 03:42 PM)
Finally moved to my own place, with my own kitchen and I'm looking to expand my cookware now

Previously using only a non stick pan for most of my cooking, now I'm planning to get a cast iron, and currently deciding another pan between stainless steel or carbon steel

Which of the 2 should I get if I were to choose only one?

Will be used on gas stove fyi
so far what I've studied

Stainless steel cons
- guaranteed to stick without enough oil and a pain to clean
Carbon steel cons
- need to season before using (same as cast iron)
- cannot cook acidic foods like tomato, lemon or vinegar
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Stainless steel with the 3D texture not sure what wok.. Tefal/la gourmet selling em rm2xx..

I have all carbon steel, cast iron skillet, and the said stainless steel. That's easiest to maintain.
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post Nov 16 2023, 07:38 AM

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QUOTE(vincentboleh @ Apr 21 2023, 04:29 PM)
Have been using Sasite 316;Stainless Steel honeycomb wok since MCO. Not sticky if you know how to use + superb for steaming food with fitting tray, especially fish ( dry with minimal water dripping). German tech but China copy but after few times fire treatment (i.e. cooking) from your gas stove, very safe to use! Above 36cm won't have long handle as too heavy. Use until death as the wok will last forever. Heavy though!

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Have to agree this is the easiest one to handle
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post Nov 16 2023, 08:35 AM

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idk, my house uses clay or earthen pot for any stirfrying
easy to wash and the stick isnt as strong and can easily washes off compared to steel
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post Nov 16 2023, 07:09 PM

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QUOTE(Xccess @ Nov 16 2023, 03:05 AM)
No longer using stainless steel, the burnt oil stain removal is a pain. Am using both carbon steel and non-stick wok.
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that's actually polymerized oil. it doesnt look pretty but its not harmful in any way. its basically the same thing as seasoning on cast iron and carbon steel

but if you want to remove it, can use baking soda + lemon or vinegar

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jdachum
post Nov 18 2023, 05:14 PM

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Any idea where to get a good carbon steel iron wok 24cm? Need a flat bottom for induction use.

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