Originally conceived to rest over a Chinese pit-style stove, the wok has been a staple of East Asian cuisine for centuries. While typically used for stir frying, woks can also be used for a variety of cooking techniques including braising, steaming, and stewing. Inspired by authentic Chinese woks, this versatile wok, which measures approximately 14-1/4 inches wide, comes perfectly weight-balanced with a flat base for stability, gently sloping sides, and a smooth, concave interior that helps ensure efficient stir-frying of broccoli, peppers, onion, tofu, and other fresh ingredients. As part of Le Creuset's line of enameled cast iron, the cookware's exterior features a colorful, long-lasting enamel that resists chipping and cracking, while its inside surface offers a durable black enamel finish (no seasoning required). As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, and enamel is impervious to acids and odors, the unit cooks food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for marinating, cooking on the stovetop, or finishing in the oven. Two loop cast-iron side handles help ensure safe transport and a steady grip even when wearing oven mitts, and the unit's tight-fitting glass lid locks in heat and moisture while cooking. The lid's phenolic knob withstands heat up to 350 degrees F, and the vessel can be safely used on any stovetop, including induction. Though dishwasher-safe, the cookware should be hand washed for best results.

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