wok
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Definition
A wok is a round-bottomed pan from China, commonly used for stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming, or boiling food.
Usage & Nuances
A 'wok' is mainly used for Asian cuisines, especially Chinese. In English, the word is both countable and uncountable. Common phrases: 'stir-fry in a wok', 'wok cooking'. Sometimes refers to flat-bottom pans designed for Western stoves.
Spanish: wok - sartén wokPortuguese (BR): wokPortuguese (PT): wokChinese (Simplified): 炒锅Chinese (Traditional): 炒鍋Hindi: वोक कड़ाहीArabic: ووك - مقلاة ووك
Example Sentences
Do you know how to use a wok properly?
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He cooks vegetables in a wok.
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A wok is great for stir-frying.
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She bought a new wok last week.
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I love the smoky flavor you get from a hot wok.
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Not everything needs to be made in a wok, but it sure helps for fried rice!
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