There’s a lot to love about woks. Their versatility and ability to bring Chinese culture to your kitchen is something many people love. The Von Shef electric wok is a gamechanger when it comes to cooking in the kitchen. Whether it’s cooking fluffy rice or making your favorite steamed vegetables, this wok features several advantages no home cook can miss.
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Our Verdict
While this wok lacks in temperature control settings, overall, this is a durable wok made to withstand regular use regardless of dishes you want to prepare. This model is limiting in some features, making it something buyers take into consideration. However, the capacity is big enough to cook up a meal for a family of four. The Von Shef 7.4 wok is priced on the higher end of the spectrum than many others you’ll find on the market, but the value you get for the money is superior.
We checked out several other woks, and you can learn more about these by visiting our buyer’s guide here to see what others are offering.
Overview and features
With 7.4qt of cooking space, you can cook more than one serving at a time. Most people found they can cook for families or four or more with ease. The Von Shef wok is made from aluminum. It does a great job conducting heat. With a non-stick coating, this 14-inch pan allows you to cook healthy without using butter or oils. Featuring an adjustable control for temperature means you can choose from 1 of 4 settings. The Von Shef Wok is excellent for sizzling and searing your way to exciting and tongue-tingling cuisine.
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- Heat-resistant handles made from silicone
- Adjustable temp control
- Lid included
- Weighs 5.5 lbs
- Tempered glass lid
- Aluminum design
- Flat bottom
- 14-inch non-stick design
- 7.4qt capacity wok
Features
Cool Touch Handles
Tired of burning your hands with your traditional wok? With heat-resistant silicone handles, you’re able to pick up your Von Shef wok any time. If you’re looking to place your wok on the table for convenient serving, this is a huge benefit. The handles are made from silicone, meaning gone are the days of using bulky potholders and burning your fingers.
14-Inch Non-Stick
The interior of this wok features a non-stick coating, which prevents food from sticking. You can benefit from little to no oil or butter cooking. The results? Flavorful and healthy cuisine that leaves behind no residue.
7.4Qt capacity
With a large size, this wok allows you to cook larger meals for those dinner parties. You’ll be cooking up large portions in no time for the whole family. The capacity of the wok allows you to cook for larger families of 4 or more.
Temperature Control
Different foods should be cooked at different temperatures. That’s why the Von Shef wok features a warm, low, medium, and high setting. Allowing you to have complete control over temperatures allows for better cooking without overcooking or undercooking. The temperature remains stable until you turn it off. This allows for food to stay warm. It can give you the feel of using an actual wok.
Flat Bottom
The bottom of the Von Shef wok is flat, unlike your typical wok. The stand keeps the wok at a good height on any surface and prevents from potential heat damage.
Additional Features
The Von Shef easily detaches from the base for easier cleaning. This is a huge advantage for serving from the table. Apart from the capacity, this wok is aesthetically pleasing. With a granite exterior, it gives the wok a rich and durable feel. The advanced interior coating prevents sticking even when little to no oil is used.
The tempered lid allows you to see what you are cooking, which is excellent for preventing overcooking.
Pros
- Advanced coating interior makes it great for cooking healthy meals
- Four heat settings
- Non-stick coating
- Ideal for cooking Asian dishes
- Large capacity great for cooking for families of 4 or more
- Temperature control is removable
- Easy to clean
- Durable
- Easy to use
Cons
- Heavy
- Expensive compared to other woks
- Not a lot of temperature settings
Conclusion and rating
Our Rating:
This model offers a large cooking capacity. However, with a lack of more temperature control settings, some customers might have a drawback. Overall, a durable design that handles regular use allows you to use it often. This model might be somewhat limiting in terms of what you can prepare in it. While it’s technically not an authentic wok because of its flat bottom, it will serve your needs.
FAQs
Q: What is the inner coating made of?
A: The inner coating is made from Teflon.
Q: What is the average wattage?
A: 1500 watts
Q: What are the dimensions without the handles?
A: Without handles, the dimension is 14.3”.
Q: Can I roast ham or chicken?
A: This wok is not designed for those kinds of higher temperatures.
Q: What are the racks for?
A: You can use the included racks for steaming or roasting vegetables. You can also place meats on here when you are cooking something else in the wok.
Q: How do the 2,4, and 6 numbers translate for temperature?
A: The best way to translate them is 2 is low at 100 degrees. Medium is about 250 degrees and number 6 would be high at 338 degrees. The highest temperature this wok reaches is 338 degrees.
Q: Can food be friend in this wok?
A: While the wok can reach a high enough temperature to fry, it will drop down and then go back up. It will continue to cycle like this to maintain the temperature. For foods that need to be fried for a few minutes at a time, you may want to get a deep fryer instead of using this wok.
