Le Creuset Wok + Glass Lid 36 CmCherry Red

Originally conceived to rest over a Chinese pitstyle 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 141/4 inches wide, comes perfectly weightbalanced with a flat base for stability, gently sloping sides, and a smooth, concave interior that helps ensure efficient stirfrying of broccoli, peppers, onion, tofu, and other fresh ingredients.As part of Le Creusets line of enameled cast iron, the cookwares exterior features a colorful, longlasting 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 castiron side handles help ensure safe transport and a steady grip even when wearing oven mitts, and the units tightfitting glass lid locks in heat and moisture while cooking. The lids phenolic knob withstands heat up to 350 degrees F, and the vessel can be safely used on any stovetop, including induction. Though dishwashersafe, the cookware should be hand washed for best results.