Cook the Lot with Chinese Woks

You can cook a huge variety of different dishes in a flash with versatile Chinese woks that make fabulous stir fry meals in an instant with generous pan sizes that cater for large numbers of people.

Chinese woks are a worthwhile addition to any kitchen.  Not only can they fry up fabulously large portions in a flash, but their ingenious design allows for excellent heat retention and hassle-free cooking on a high heat.

From Chinese dishes to western meals, there are a variety of foods that can be cooked quickly and easily with the help of a Chinese wok.  As a result, more and more people are investing in a Good Quality Wok for healthier home cooking.

Help yourself to healthier home cooking

You may think that most meals cooked in a wok would be unhealthy but in reality, non-stick woks can cook vegetables and meats with very little oil.  The non-stick coating allows for heat retention and distribution without scorching or burning the fried foods.  This reduces the need for large amounts of fats or oils which can make even a vegetable stir fry unhealthy.

Chinese woks and their characteristics

Traditional Chinese woks have a curved, concaved design which allows concentrated heat at the base of the wok to stir fry vegetables and meats dry or in a thick liquid.

They are designed to withstand high temperatures at the base of the pan for searing process.

Choosing non-stick makes tossing the contents of the wok easier as it allows seared noodles, vegetables and rice to slip freely over the surface of the pan.

Top uses for woks

Stir fry – suited to high heat stir frying of vegetables and meat

Soups – the high sides of woks are perfect for soups and curries that require the searing of vegetables and pastes prior to cooking

Steaming – Chinese woks can be bought with lids which make them perfect for steaming.  From rice to vegetables, non-stick woks let foods baste in their own juices helping to preserve flavours.

Woks from ProCook

If you are looking for a wok to add to you cookware collection, you can find a variety to suit your need at ProCook.  Whether you need a Peking wok or an oven safe wok you can find the right one for you at www.procook.co.uk

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Why Buy A Pepper Grinder?

You can enjoy seasoning your supper with a pepper grinder that is as stylish as it is functional, with adjustable and contemporary design that makes it anything but run of the mill.

The humble pepper grinder is a classic western table accessory.  Found in almost every restaurant and establishment in Britain, the pepper grinder has been redesigned time and time again.

From quirky figurines to stylishly functional mills, there is a pepper grinder to suit every taste and kitchen interior.  Most people prefer a grinder that allows pepper corns to be ground to their desired coarseness and as a result, adjustable pepper mills have become increasingly popular in the kitchen and on the table.

Beat the daily grind with a quality pepper grinder

An inferior pepper grinder can leave you frustrated at the dinner table if they have a stiff grinding mechanism or poor grind distribution. 

The perfect grinder should have an adjustable grind mechanism that allows you to change the grind from coarse to fine depending on your taste.

Professional chefs will often opt for a ceramic grinding mechanism that will not corrode or rust and can be adjusted from fine to coarse grinding by means of a knob at the top.  This allows them to season meats prior to cooking with large grinds and lightly dust a dish at the table with the same pepper grinder.

Additionally, a good grinding mechanism will ensure the perfect grind with minimal effort.

Pepper grinders with the designer edge

Brushed stainless steel – those who are style-savvy often choose contemporary pepper grinder designs to compliment their kitchen aesthetic.  Brushed stainless steel is clean and attractive, helping your pepper grinder look like a stylish table ornament.

Punched names – punched ‘salt’ and ‘pepper’ names in a grinder are perfect for those that like quirkier tableware designs.  From engraved letters to large labels, identifying you condiments is simple with arty designer mills.

Integrated windows – a good pepper grinder should be functional and stylish.  Look for one with integrated windows to let you know when you need to fill it with more pepper corns.

Pick up a pepper grinder at ProCook

If you are looking for a pepper grinder for your dinner table, you can find a range of stylish mills at ProCook.

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