Wok (Noun)
Meaning
Pan with a convex bottom; used for frying in Chinese cooking.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The chef expertly stirred the mixture in the large wok to evenly distribute the vegetables and sauce.
- As I walked into the kitchen I saw my mom cooking her famous fried rice in a wok over high heat.
- She took out her old wok and began scrubbing away at the stubborn food residue that had accumulated over the years.
- The instructions called for using a wok to achieve the proper sear and texture on the exterior of the dish.
- In the restaurant's open kitchen I watched in awe as the cook flipped food into the air with his massive wok.