Williams Sonoma Traditional Flat Bottom Wok and Wok Paddle Set

Summary

In Chinese kitchens, carbon steel woks are essential for high-heat stir-frying as well as simmering, steaming and deep-frying. Our wok is crafted in the traditional Cantonese style – hand hammered of carbon steel, shaped with a flat bottom and riveted with two loop handles. It comes with a maple paddle crafted by master woodworker Tom Littledeer, which is custom-shaped for stir-frying ingredients in the wok and then serving the finished dish.

• Cantonese-style wok features traditional 1.2mm carbon steel construction for quick and even heating.
• Gradually sloping sides ensure food stays directly over heat source and simplify tossing.
• Dual riveted handles provide firm grip.
• Easy to season to create naturally nonstick surface.
• Flat-bottom can used on all cooktops, including induction.
• Littledeer wok paddle handcrafted from solid North American maple, a durable hardwood.
• Long handle keeps hand safely away from the sizzle.
• Straight front edge facilitates stirring contents at bottom of wok.
• Meticulously shaped and sanded for a perfectly smooth finish.
• Safe for use with nonstick finishes, glass and porcelain.
• Littledeer is a zero-waste, carbon-neutral company that's powered by renewable energy.

Dimensions & More Info

Wok:

• 14" diam., 5 1/2" high.
• 5-qt. cap. 
• 3 lb.
• Made in China.

Paddle: 

• 16" long. 
• Made in Canada.

Use & Care

Wok

Use

• For use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
• Season wok before first use. Wok arrives with oil coating on interior surface. Remove oil coating by hand-washing wok with scouring pad and detergent. Rinse and dry with paper towel. If paper towel comes away black, scrub wok again (you want naked steel, with no oil on it). Place wok over high heat. You will see orange-yellow steel then suddenly it will start to look blue. When done, the entire surface of the wok should be blue.

Care

• Hand-wash with hot water. Stuck-on food particles can be removed with soft sponge or cloth.
• Dry over hot burner set on high heat, allowing traces of grease from cooking to burn into surface.
• Oil regularly to maintain seasoning.

Paddle

Care

• Hand-wash.
• To prevent the wood from drying out, rub with food-safe mineral oil as needed.
• Rub with steel wool to smooth out any roughness that can occur over time.