Importance of a wok spatula - why you need one for stir-fry. Wok Instruction.
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- “We change our tools and then our tools change us.” Thomas Carlyle
For me, the traditional stainless wok spatula is a game changer. It is designed to navigate the contour of the wok and to turn over the contents in the wok efficiently and effectively. Stir-fry was an entirely different activity when I used my old wood spatula with a wok with non-sick coating. I was tentative and uncomfortable. The stainless wok spatula frees me to focus on the cooking process rather than the adequacy of the equipment. Stir-fry is a fast and ever changing cooking process. A good wok spatula creates a direct and immediate connection between my mind and the physical process of stir-fry. The traditional stainless wok spatula in comparison to a wood spatula is analogous to the comparison of a racing car to a family sedan.
With the stainless steel wok spatula has changed my perspective in home cooking, which has transformed from a stressful chore most of the time to an activity that I could be in the moment, targeting my attention on the process in achieving a state of mindfulness. I now make careful preparation each time when I cook, and the execution often takes me into a state of flow. I feel empowered and liberated in my cooking beyond just creating delicious and health meals for my family. In many ways, I credit this change to the stainless wok spatula. Small things could make significant difference in the big picture.
I enjoy just hearing Tak Talk!!
me too, I could listen to him talk about anything, though I do find the cooking and tips really useful and interesting, so bonus!
Thank you for tackling this modern social problem of people not cooking at home. I found your channel because I recently bought a wok. What a treasure you have been for me, as I needed guidance to step me through the process of cooking daily. I had no idea how to even find support for this change in mindset from take-out food to daily home cooking. I already managed to get most of the way there, but your videos are taking me all the way to the finish line. Thank You!!
I just purchased a "beginner wok," look at the metal spatula, and set it aside, thinking I would somehow damage the wok (despite the fact that it's literally included with the wok). I'm glad I found this video and channel.
You had me at "Gardening Tool"...
I am a newcomer, and am enjoying your videos very much
Thank you mr. Tak for your cooking guidance
Tak let me suggest something... make links to get affiliate payments you deserve compensation.
I've thought the same thing! He really should do Amazon affiliate links.
So motivating just listening to the video 😍
I just watched so much wok with tak
I love that you're tapping the spatula on the same scratch post that I have for my cats.
Today I’ve added another person to the business of cooking with a wok. I ordered her a 12 inch wok on Amazon because it better fits her needs and I additionally ordered the spatula /shovel. I will season the wok for her and get her started and will see how this goes and I have already given her information about template cooking. I don’t want to introduce her to any channels on CZcams yet because it will probably overwhelm her, everything when it’s time.
This is wonderful! I sure wish someone would have turned me on to this a long time ago! Cooking with fresh ingredients, lots of veggies, and stir frying quickly is so much more healthy than the way we have become accustomed to cooking/eating these days. For most busy people, they feel they don't have time to prepare wholesome meals. FAST cooking is the way to do that...and it is FUN!
Shelley Lee
Hi, I just finished making a stirfry with fresh vegetables and when I sat down to eat I had my iPad on a stand and looking things over and I saw your comments. There’s always things to learn every day and I’m sure there are a lot more things that you and I should know about cooking and don’t. I’m just glad I have it now because I certainly am enjoying it. I am using the template cooking method. It is 5:45 PM in the United States, Eastern standard time when these comments were posted.
Thank you so much. I ask you this question in another video, but i found the answer here. 💛
I am sorry that I did not answer you the first time. I am glad that you have found it.
haven't finished watching your video yet but this is EXACTLY what I was looking for - commentary on the tool to compliment cooking in a wok. I have my favored "spoon" for cooking in a pan, and it's also an old tool. It's probably 35+ years old, and it was my parents' before I got it to supplement my own cooking supplies. The thing is the perfect size, has a flattened tip area so it can scrape a pan, solid plastic with a metal handle so it isn't too wobbly or soft. Just the ideal utensil. I had a feeling my difficulties with wok cooking may have been helped by getting the shovel looking tool. Your video makes me think I was onto something!
Tak, you are a lovely chap!
Thank you for sharing.
Lesrning alot from your videos.
Love from South Africa
Thank you Tak. Because of you I am on wok #2, and tool #3. I appreciate your system, and the time it took to create it. You are great!
I finally found a wok spatula and it is the tubular type like you recommend. I also found the matching ladle too. I can’t wait to cook with my new tool, stir fry should be a lot easier and fun.
Which one did you get? How is it?
Great channel. I'm going to start doing stir fry. Thanks!
Very, very informative, as always. Thank you. You can find a Sunrise wok spatula, but they all have pins. Can you recommend a wok brush?
Such good information in your videos. I'm shopping for woks today, and this has been so helpful!
That is a great story! Thanks
I'm actually making one myself out of wood. Don't have the equipment or experience to make one with metal, but I think wood will also work fine.
I just ordered on Amazon!
Hi Tak
Why is it that some chinese restaurant chefs only use the wok ladle (soup scoop) and NEVER use the wok spatula at all?
You should try to make crazy faces on your thumbnails Tak, it will get you more views!
I bought 2 (diffrent sizes) from Shanghai... both with metal handle..
Why not use a wooden turner?
Hey Tak love your videos have been watching more than 20 in the last week or so HAH. Anyway sorry for the stupid question but when you fry raw chicken/seafood using the spatula and then you go on to add rest of ingredients do you swap to a clean spatula later on or just keep using original one?
Hello, I have a 14 inch wok with round bottom I have a problem with my spatula !! It’s one like yours , but I don’t manage to remove food from the center of the wok when something sticks, my spatula touch the wok with the 2 spatula side but not in the center, I suppose a i should be able to scratch every where , the spatula edge should follow the curve wok no ? Maybe the front of my spatula is to straight and I should sharp the side ?
Thank you
Hi Tak, i have been using a carbon steel wok to cook for years, but with a wooden spoon. I just purchased a steel wok spatula, and it totally scratched up the wok. Maybe I bought the wrong one? Can you link one you like?
What kind of oil do you prefer to cook with?
Hi Tak, why in some clips is your wok blackened and in others shiney?
I saw one video where he was standing in front of a wall that had about a dozen woks hanging on it, so I believe he owns many different ones. But I think his favorite one he prefers to keep "pristine".
Blackened must be cast iron. Shiny one is stainless.
Which Chinatown did you work in?
What spatula do you recommend? Brand?
What brand is this spatula? Thanks
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Hi Tak. Love your videos. Have you used iron spatulas? Do you recommend them? Are they not for some woks because it will damage them? I was thinking of getting one to use with an imusa light cast iron stainless steel handle ( one that you had recommended.) Here is the spatual I am talking about: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081RC6HGK and info appreciated.
Hmm. A very informative and honestly relaxing lecture. My wok is a fixed electric non-stick one so obviously I can't use stainless steel, but this video explains clearly why this particular tool is needed! Thank you, Mr. Cheung!