Importance of a wok spatula - why you need one for stir-fry. Wok Instruction.

“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.

[@paulorzechowski987]

I enjoy just hearing Tak Talk!!

[@cutex24]

me too, I could listen to him talk about anything, though I do find the cooking and tips really useful and interesting, so bonus!

[@pauljchang]

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!!

[@socratic_fail]

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.

[@roclaroc]

You had me at "Gardening Tool"...

[@IFORBIDANYDATACOLLECTIONTOALL]

I am a newcomer, and am enjoying your videos very much

[@bettys8452]

Thank you mr. Tak for your cooking guidance

[@wms10999]

That is a great story! Thanks

[@nowthenad3286]

Tak, you are a lovely chap!

[@yousufjeenah7209]

Thank you for sharing. Lesrning alot from your videos. Love from South Africa

[@basbleupeaunoire]

Such good information in your videos. I'm shopping for woks today, and this has been so helpful!

[@RoddieH]

I love that you're tapping the spatula on the same scratch post that I have for my cats.

[@savitapotti232]

So motivating just listening to the video 😍

[@FarmBeardcom]

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!

[@stmcgarret]

Great channel. I'm going to start doing stir fry. Thanks!

[@puertoricoinphiladelphia3268]

Thank you so much. I ask you this question in another video, but i found the answer here. 💛

[@wokwithtak]

I am sorry that I did not answer you the first time. I am glad that you have found it.

[@Phlegethon]

I just watched so much wok with tak

[@paulorzechowski987]

Tak let me suggest something... make links to get affiliate payments you deserve compensation.

[@D.H.CE_FL]

I've thought the same thing! He really should do Amazon affiliate links.

[@gayvinmcginnes2508]

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!

[@like90]

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.

[@CreachterZ]

Which one did you get? How is it?

[@EdDanaGuitar]

I just ordered on Amazon!

[@yt650]

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 KZbin yet because it will probably overwhelm her, everything when it’s time.

[@shelleylee8774]

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!

[@yt650]

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.

[@DCFunBud]

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?

[@noob19087]

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.

[@set3777]

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?

[@animeshroypainter]

I bought 2 (diffrent sizes) from Shanghai... both with metal handle..

[@Breakfastwithtrev]

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?

[@starroquinn5130]

😍

[@benicio1967]

What kind of oil do you prefer to cook with?

[@3ss3njial]

You should try to make crazy faces on your thumbnails Tak, it will get you more views!

[@edd9601]

What brand is this spatula? Thanks

[@lynettesimmons9354]

What spatula do you recommend? Brand?

[@adamyavner]

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?

[@John-Smith-007]

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

[@CreachterZ]

Why not use a wooden turner?

[@TheWalrus_45]

Hi Tak, why in some clips is your wok blackened and in others shiney?

[@shelleylee8774]

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".

[@HiCy2012]

Blackened must be cast iron. Shiny one is stainless.

[@johntaylor4787]

Which Chinatown did you work in?

[@itseddiewong]

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.

[@lapinbeau]

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!