On 7/12/2013 11:22 AM, Kalmia wrote:
> Looks like a very useful item. I may cave - I'm getting talked out of the grill pan idea, per the ever-growing thread I started.
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> I bought a wok once with one of those rings - no way would it get hot enough on an electric coil stove. I DID keep the tools tho - it came with a nice skimmer and some other doodads.
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> I even bought a wok cookbook - but it stated that the recipes could be done in any lowsided skillet.
>
I would think a high-sided skillet would be more the ticket. You want
to be able to quickly stir the food around without it jumping over the
sides.

The wok and ring thing never did work well on any of my electric coil
stoves. I'm hoping this stir-fry pan will perform better. Only time
will tell, of course. I'll report back after I've used it.

Jill