Woks

Shop Quality Woks To Elevate Your Cooking at Spotlight

If you're looking for a great wok to create delicious meals at home, browse the range at Spotlight. Woks are wonderful for creating stir-fries, shallow frying, searing, braising and even roasting when using a lid! They are a versatile, durable kitchen pan that can last many years if cared for correctly. Explore a world of asian style cooking and enhance the flavour of your food with a quality wok. If this is your first time purchasing a wok, read more below about all the details you need to know.

Woks FAQ's

What is a wok?

Originating in China, woks are large, round and deep pans with a curved bottom and either handles or a stick on the side for handling. Woks are made from cast iron or carbon steel, and are known for their non-stick and quick heating when properly created.

Which is the best wok material for me?

At Spotlight we have a wonderful variety of woks for you to choose from, including:

• Carbon steel woks - a carbon steel wok will be reasonably durable and quick to heat up. This popular metal is one of the most commonly used for woks, and it's a good choice for cooks of any experience.
• Stainless steel woks - durable and able to stay hot for longer, our stainless steel woks can be used on gas or induction stoves to great effect.
• Aluminium woks - the lightest of all out woks, aluminium woks are super easy to toss food with and heat up very quickly, making them great for whipping up a quick stir fry.

Look for woks with lids if you intend on using your wok for steaming, braising or roasting, and grab a wok turner to make agitating your food inside the hot wok a breeze! Look for Scanpan, Raco or Tefal wok if they are one of your favourite cookware brands - you won't be disappointed.

How to season a wok?

Only raw carbon steel woks need to be seasoned. When seasoning your wok for the first time, spread oil over the inside and heat your wok on the stove for 60 seconds. Allow the oil to become very hot, then remove from heat, allow to cool and wipe off excess oil. Seasoning your wok will keep it in good condition and allow it to be non-stick.

How to clean a wok?

Use a gentle non-scratch scrubbing sponge and warm soapy water to clean your wok after each use. Clean the inside and outside then allow to air dry. Do not wash your wok in the dishwasher.

What can you cook in a wok?

Some great dishes to make are: fried rice, omelettes, fried noodles, pad thai, meat and vegetable stir fries and more! You can also steam dumplings, make curries and stews and sear meat in a wok.

What Other Cooking Accessories & Essentials Can I Find At Spotlight?

While a wok is a very versatile cooking tool, why not check out some other handy cookware and kitchen utensils to pad out your kitchen with?

• Cookware sets - you'll find every other pot and pan you need in any of our handy cookware sets! They're perfect for first home buyers building their kitchen, or seasoned cooks who have worn out their older pots and pans with years of use.
• Metal and silicone-tipped tongs - toss a salad, turn meat on the BBQ or mix up a stir fry with a handy pair of tongs! Choose metal tongs for stainless steel cookware, and soft-tipped silicone tongs when cooking with non-stick pans.
• Saute pans - saute your food quickly and easily in any of our high-quality saute pans.

Find The Right Wok and Make Delicious Meals at Home

Create delicious meals using a wok from Spotlight! Choose your wok online, securely make your payment and your wok will be delivered straight to your front door. You can also visit your nearest Spotlight store, where our team will help you choose the right wok for your cooking needs. Also don't forget to check out other cookware we have including frying pans, saucepans, grill pans and more! For a little insight into buying your other kitchen appliances and cookware, check out our Cookware Buying Guide and Kitchen Appliances Buying Guide online.