My 100,000 BTU Backyard Wok Burner Setup

[@tgirard123]

I know this is a very old video but one suggestion is to put the propane tank in a tub with warm water. Because of the higher pressure output the tank will tend to freeze up and it will lose pressure output. Lots of people do that when they use propane for foraging

[@rmwtsou]

Great idea! Yes, this video is old but not that old that I don't read the comments. Thanks!

[@LJ-gn2un]

I just bought this same burner off Amazon and it is a beast! Very well made and the T-handled regulator makes it infinitely adjustable. I have mine adjusted to where the flame is about a half inch on low but when I crank it up it's more than enough heat to smoke the oil in a couple seconds. Nice burner!

[@lms5608]

Do you have the name or link?

[@learits2673]

I can't find it on Amazon is there a link for the products?

[@raym4311]

It's a beautiful wok and the burner also is making me envious. I moved into an apartment where there's a smoke detector IN THE KITCHEN so I need this kind of outdoor cooking equipment. Looks fun.

[@arlingtonguy54]

I just got a huge Cantonese wok and had to season it. I made fried rice as my first dish and it was delicious. Everything cooks so fast you must be ready with all ingredients! Great video

[@rmwtsou]

Nice! Woks are great. Thanks for watching.

[@robc.5745]

This was very educating to me , That burner sounded like a fighter jet engine and the wok looked very nice too, as well as the food , Thank You.

[@rmwtsou]

Very powerful burner. Thanks for watching.

[@springday5679]

@@rmwtsou i wish you have the links to wok and the burner. looking to buy both items.

[@clovenbeast5183]

That would be crazy if it was made like that

[@hockeyplayah7912]

Nice, I just learned how to season a wok. Very close to how I season my cast iron griddle. You learn something new everyday.

[@rmwtsou]

hockey playah I have many cast iron pans, too. I love them.

[@alexyu6928]

I would cook this dish differently. First heat up the wok with a lot of oil (to coat the entire wok) until the oil just starts to smoke, turn off the fire let the oil cool down somewhat, pour out the excess oil, leave just enough to cook, this will temporary season the wok for non-stick cooking. Bring the heat up high to cook just the shrimps to about 80% done then take the shrimps out, next add a little more oil then stir fry the vegetable until 90% done. then add the shrimps back into the wok and add favoring and at this stage cook at max heat to finish off and reduce excess liquid from the vegetable (you might want to flip the wok to mix rather than stir with the ladle).

[@davidwang3222]

This is something I am looking for ! Thanks for your presentation!

[@ingridburling8731]

Can you include some info about the burner? Where can one get it from? Thanks.

[@Ver5587]

Noooo

[@Fred_Costa]

When I saw the shrimp go in I instinctively though: "he's overcrowding the pan". Well, not with a burner like that you're not, it looked really well fried.

[@AlaskaFire911]

Congratulations on your score looking forward to seeing more videos from you

You are not ready for food network but , your food is, looks delicious

[@poppacapnurass2608]

Looks great and love the sound of the burner (that's what I came here for!) Hope your cooking adventures improved. Hot Tip: Move the wok, not the the stirring utensil!

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks for the advice!

[@jmccaffery1]

Thanks for sharing! this video helped. Unfortunately the other commenters are all experts 🤣😂 I forgot the popcorn!

[@rmwtsou]

Ha ha. Thanks for your kind comment and thanks for watching.

[@Bing-ku9md]

感谢楼主视频，我也打算搞一套这种炉子了。提醒一下，楼主您的铁锅不是章丘铁锅，按章丘铁锅自己的说法，章丘铁锅是手工锤打的，表面都是锤痕，这个锅的表面显然没有锤痕，所以不是章丘铁锅。章丘铁锅在amazon上的价格都要超过$150，我不建议买章丘铁锅，那个价格纯粹是交智商税，性能上不比普通铁锅高，如果不是更差的话，毕竟手工锤打的铁锅薄厚均匀性，跟工业制造没法比。历史上，章丘只出过大葱，从来没出过铁锅。

[@rmwtsou]

說是章丘鐵鍋, 不過我想一定是贋品, 還是蠻好使的

[@pochienchen5263]

中國的營銷其實蠻厲害的

[@rondumontier1187]

I bought this wok with the flat bottom from anazon. I love it💯 nice video

[@JMGeranimo]

I have a 100k propane burner for my turkey fryer. Think I need a wok ring, and am set. Only downside is we are getting snow tonight lol.

[@jacksos101]

Woks. The one thing where 'Made in China' can actually be a selling point!

[@Minsang1st]

Teas too

[@FL-gg4dq]

You do know most of the iPhone's are made in china..... And Samsung factory too

[@jacksos101]

@@FL-gg4dq yes but that isn't a selling point for electronics is it. You dont buy them because they are made in china

[@johnkearns6048]

It takes practice.. you want to keep that food flipping constantly 😊

[@TheRickymak]

Why do you have to heat it up so much in the beginning before adding the oil? Is this a one time thing you do for new woks?

[@rmwtsou]

Yes, to burn off any residue and to season it. This is a must for new woks.

[@ImperatorZed]

@@rmwtsou don't burn off, scrub off or you will be eating machine oil and varnish residue and burn that shit into your pan

[@andrewfeng3403]

How often do you have to refill the tank and how often do you use it? I’m considering buying this stove!

[@blackhorse2947]

My wok burner I got from Amazon: ARC USA, super burner, $61.99. ARC has great customer service

[@milliemegel2500]

Next time you use your wok Add about half a cup Of OIL Swirl it around the WOK to coat all the sides of the WOK Then pour out the oil Then add oil again into the wok about a few tablespoons And bam your shrimp or pretty much anything you put in the WOK won't stick

[@jeffnix3307]

I’m not a wok chef either, but I enjoy it.

[@fakiirification]

burner from Taiwan. wok from West Taiwan. very nice.

[@jamclay]

Beautiful back yard view.

[@epbski]

I agree. Where is it? Southern California?

[@kturbo504]

It really was breath Taking

[@ManhNguyen-ir5lt]

Hey how were you able to fit that regulator into our North America propane tank? Doesnt fit properly.

[@josephabdallah6434]

Hi, is it safe to sand the wok down. I messed up on seasoning it property Mine is also hand hammerd.

[@robbyjai]

the reason your prawns are sticking to the wok is A. you havent seasoned your wok properly and B. You are not meant to put corn starch in your prawns as a marinade. Corn starch and Liquid activates with heat and thickens up which results in it sticking to the Wok. Corn Starch Mix is usually added last to to "thicken the sauce". This is coming from someone who grew up around restaurants all his life

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks for the advice! Obviously I have a lot to learn in this field.

[@yertelt5570]

@@rmwtsou And yet almost every Asian cooking channel on KZbin uses cornstarch in their marinades, lol. I was like "yup, standard Chinese marinade, check!" when you were listing your ingredients. I salute your restraint in answering a lot of these comments. I just got the same burner from Amazon, hoping the weather will cooperate and I can try it out this weekend. BTW- $65 for what looks to be a 14" carbon steel wok may not be the deal of the century but it's well within the going rates on Amazon. I think I paid around $60 for mine, just a plain 14" round bottom pow wok with a helper handle. So it may not be hand hammered by master craftsmen, but you certainly didn't get ripped off and it is a beautiful looking wok too.

[@livingLge]

The technique of corn starch in the marinade is called velveting, and it is absolutely used many times in a majority of recipes in Chinese cooking. "After a quick brine, the New York Times recommends another step used in Chinese dishes, a technique known as velveting. This consists of marinating the shrimp in a mixture of cornstarch and beaten egg white. The process helps insulate the proteins when cooking, leaving them tender and silky..."

[@cquilty1]

@robbyjaj < < < Armchair critic:)

[@jonathanvancelette172]

Don’t listen to this guy, I made chicken stir fry literally tonight using corn starch as a marinade. May have gone a little thick on the rice wine and a little thin on the corn starch but corn starch on protein makes it perfectly crispy if you do it right. Although 3 years late, I hope all is well!

[@hendryiskandar]

It looks amazing man! I love Your vid! Thanks.

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks for watching!

[@jdub1922]

Great video, you should change the title to "how to season a wok!" :)

[@sopounareitsa9800]

I’m gonna need your help with this I have the same one but everytime I turn the propane on nothing comes out

[@cd1168]

Thank you sharing. Appreciate it. I will try and copy your suggestions

[@typerightseesight]

Totally looks fun to cook on tho. better than a butane burner you cant really ease up with one of those they are fragile.

[@garyyoung4224]

How high is your wok ? Looks like you have a low stand with 2 concrete slabs.

[@1-1-2-3-3]

Where did you order the wok from? Trying to find similar.

[@frankcampos1251]

Nice million dollar house in SoCal!!

[@boltup5566]

Did you get the restaurant wok hei taste?

[@rmwtsou]

Yes.

[@szabikollar5576]

Hi! Could you send me the more information where you purchased your wok burner,could't find anywhere on the web.Thanks

[@jonnielegend6973]

Me too

[@virangabogahalanda2372]

6KG $200 high pressure burner 30cm width far better than the one in video🖤🖤🖤 www.ebay.com/itm/164183199664

[@stevechance150]

Try this. www.tigerchef.com/thunder-group--irfs003-5a-fast-stove-with-copper-nozzle-78800-btu.html

[@ukchinesetakeawayrecipesbyalex]

Looks good mate would love one as a back up..Really impressive..

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks for watching!

[@WH-nu3vs]

胆量有加。

[@JOhnDoe-pi9jj]

He is true asian, at 8:20 my man is cooking with sandals.

[@rmwtsou]

Ha ha. sandals at home. Why not?

[@OrcaAngler]

how do u make it so strong the fire, mine is so weakkk

[@peterkotara]

I purchased one of these setups in 2012. I know have 3 and rarely cook indoors.

[@AnTran-is7su]

@peter kotara where y buy it

[@peterkotara]

@@AnTran-is7su I live in Auckland, New Zealand and bought it at Pan Mechanical & Kitchen Engineering Ltd. A local supplier of appliances and cookware to the Asian market. A google search for Wok or Chimney burner should return local results.

[@stevechance150]

@@AnTran-is7su www.tigerchef.com/thunder-group--irfs003-5a-fast-stove-with-copper-nozzle-78800-btu.html

[@StropSharp]

I looked into those and went with two crab boiler burners converted over using jet burners...a 100,000 and 200,000 btu on my own designed station both burners operate off a ball valve setup and will get incredibly hot enough to burn food if not careful. Looking at possibly rigging up a linkage system so the valves can be operated by one's leg. It is a hardcore serious setup and even at 1/4 open valve its plenty hot.

[@turtlepowersf]

Did you ever get your system finished? I was looking into a wok burner with a foot pedal to control the flame, but I don't have experience with cooking systems like this so I couldn't find what I was looking for. I'll try and do some more research.

[@AlaskaFire911]

How do I send you my pictures of my new setup

[@AJ-iu6nw]

Hi, I wanted to ask you a question! I bought this wok burner, arrived today. I hooked it up to my 20lb propane tank (brand new) and I fired up the wok! Worked perfectly! Then, I did something, all of a sudden, no more gas! I think the regulator that comes with the wok burner is not working, you ever get this problem sir? Nice shrimp btw.

[@rmwtsou]

Gee, I don't know. Never had that problem. Just need to check that all valves are open and there is enough propane in the tank.

[@aldeneilespanola817]

I THINK YOU OPEN YOUR VALVE TOO QUICKTRY UN_INSTALLING IT FROM YOUR TANK AND PUT IT BACK AGAIN AND OPEN SLOWLYTHAT MIGHT WORK

[@shimie1997]

One of the elements of good Chinese restaurant cooking is the addition of the smoky flavor from the high heat cooking. Did you find that this cool little set up added that high heat smoky taste?

[@dvdarpan]

What is the propane consumption/efficiency like on this ?

[@rogermoore27]

That is my question as well

[@TheBryce98]

To get a rough idea, convert BTU to MJ/hr, then assume one litre of LP gas gives 25MJ.

[@mattsmith9270]

I have the same pattern of plates. They were my grandma's.

[@yuletak]

Hi, do you have a link to the product on Ebay?

[@rmwtsou]

Sorry, not anymore. You just have to search and buy what you can.

[@johnnyle509]

how do you clean after

[@RedfishInc]

That shrimp looks soooo good!

[@jumpyjo28]

Do you have the link?

[@keithbrookshire]

Thanks for showing this. I've been looking at these on eBay but I couldn't tell if they are free standing.

[@dfgndfghdfghdfgh]

what's the burner called? Does it come with the part that the wok sits in?

[@FL-gg4dq]

I had trouble adapting the regulator . In Canada it seems there's a safety mechanism . How did you attach the regulator valve to the propane tank???

[@khonman1]

Hi, Yes, I finally got it working. I wasn’t attaching the connector to the propane tank tight enough. I had to apply an extra pressure to release the valve inside the propane connector.

[@FL-gg4dq]

@@khonman1 thanks for replying !!!! Did you remove the small rubber ring that was on the tip ? I found it worked when I took it off... But not sure if it's safe

[@khonman1]

The rubber tip is used to prevent the gas from leaking. So it needs to be there. If it’s not working with the tip on that means you did not turn the regulator tight enough. Trust me just a few more turns will work.

[@FL-gg4dq]

@@khonman1 cheers my friend

[@xquan416]

Where did you buy the wok?

[@rmwtsou]

Amazon.

[@markluke8447]

Nice job. Looks delicious.

[@skang3368]

How long did you have it before it broke down?

[@rrangana11]

Where we can buy this Wok in USA?

[@JMGeranimo]

Looks like my Yosukata wok. Wood handle , welded at the end and two screws into the wood to secure it

[@nadinegadon3743]

Bonjour ou est ce que le pe acheté

[@patc.5872]

Can you share the links to the wok and burner you bought?

[@mam564]

I enjoyed watching this video! I love Asian food and culture and am always looking for new ideas! What is the name of the dish on the right! Thanks for sharing!

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks for watching and commenting. The dish on the right was sauteed "garlic chive flower stems" with pork and pressed tofu strips and hot peppers 韭菜花炒豆干肉絲. My wife cooked it. It was delicious. Garlic chive leaves and garlic chive flower stems are very common vegetables sold in Chinese grocery stores (but never in American stores.) They are usually sold in bunches. The garlic chive flower stems is called 韭菜花 in Chinese. You can copy the Chinese name and do a Google image search and it will show you what it looks like. The plain garlic chive leaves 韭菜 are also very common in Asian markets. It is usually cut into segments and sauteed with scrambled eggs (OMG, delicious!) or chopped up and put into meat dumpling or steamed bun fillings. Garlic chive is one of my favorite vegetables. I wonder why it is not on the western menu. Interestingly, because garlic chives are in the onion family (?) and has a mildly pungent but pleasantly garlicky smell, it is not considered a "vegetarian" dish among vegetarian Chinese monks -- it may excite the senses too much and lead to fantasy and debauchery. Ha ha.

[@rmwtsou]

You may also want to check out "yellow Chinese chives" 韭黃, also a common beloved Chinese vegetable. It is just regular Chinese garlic chives grown without exposure to sunlight (covered), so it doesn't get the chlorophyll green. It is pale yellow in color has a more delicate taste than the green variety. You can make so many tasty Chinese dishes with it.

[@mam564]

Thank you, so much! I shop for vegetables at our local Asian store now! I'll look for it there or at the farmers market! Looks yummy! I also sent your video to my brother. His wife is Chinese and I know that she would love your outdoor wok burner set up! I found the seller you mentioned on Ebay! Yay! Thanks again!

[@AnTran-is7su]

can i have a link to buy the burner

[@Janis.7-]

What brand is your cooker? I’m in Melbourne and i’d love that one

[@rmwtsou]

It doesn't have a name. It is just called 1000,000 btu burner from Taiwan.

[@fussyrenovator7551]

I’m in Victoria and looking to buy one too. Did you buy one?I’ve found it on Amazon.

[@filipbontinck7251]

Could you please share the diameter of the bottom ring of this device? thx

[@GavM]

re. I live in the UK so can't purchase one of these. Plan is to build something similar. Please could you tell me what the overall diameter of the ring is? Thanks.

[@JustMeZero988]

I live in the UK as well and looked at loads of these but they are about £89 and the postage is £96 ?????

[@jediroque5202]

Can u buy the whole thing in amazon?

[@rmwtsou]

Not that I know of.

[@SPOOKYJJJ]

Has anyone found a stand that will work with this burner?

[@punisherelcastigador3667]

Esta buenísimo como para preparar un buen lomo salta’o bien Peruano!!!😋

[@fortawesome1974]

Can you link the burner or it's name? I have a hand forged Carbon Steel wok and need a decent burner like this as I can't find anything powerful enough!!

[@virangabogahalanda2372]

6KG $200 high pressure burner 30cm width far better than the one in video🖤🖤🖤 www.ebay.com/itm/164183199664

[@fortawesome1974]

@@virangabogahalanda2372 They don't ship to Australia unfortunately!!

[@virangabogahalanda2372]

Just message and ask for a quotation.. search ebay there are many sellers who would ship there

[@fortawesome1974]

@@virangabogahalanda2372 Thanks for your help, I very much appreciate it!!

[@danielsayers3572]

Can u use regular lpg gas?

[@rmwtsou]

I thought that's what it is!

[@danielsayers3572]

@@rmwtsou thanks for responding

[@danielsayers3572]

Do u no of any that uses normal lpg cooking gas?

[@rmwtsou]

@@danielsayers3572 I am sure it will work, probably originally made for it.

[@wimprezax]

how much does the pot weight? I'm going back to China this month, and thinking about bring one back after watching the show you probably watched as well lol

[@rmwtsou]

Bot heavy, perhaps 1.5 to 2 lbs.

[@RexyFan]

Do you fear that by not having the burner in a stand, that one day when you’re tossing food around in the wok, that the burner accidentally falls to one side burning everything it touches (including you) ?? That heat is awesome yet scary at the same time.

[@rmwtsou]

That would not be a pretty sight for sure.

[@RexyFan]

@@rmwtsou I guess the question is... How stable is this burner?

[@dennis1954]

@@RexyFan @3:30 it looks like there is at least one hole that could be used to bolt the burner down. It was my concern about the stability of the burner too.

[@RexyFan]

@@dennis1954 Yeah good pick up. Thanks.

[@kendang4800]

Where did you get the burner and thnx

[@rmwtsou]

Bought it on eBay.

[@krzysztofbosko9755]

Can i use a flat bottom wok with this same burner? or does this need a round bottom? which would you recommend round or flat bottom wok

[@rmwtsou]

A flat bottom wok is called a skillet my friend. A traditionalist Chinese chef will always choose a round bottom wok.

[@krzysztofbosko9755]

@@rmwtsou thank you :)

[@yertelt5570]

@truth seeker1 if you're buying a wok just for this burner definitely go round bottom. If you have a gas stove in your kitchen you can use it there also, but you may need a wok ring depending on the grates over your burner. If you have an electric stove you may want to consider a flat bottom, or one of each, lol.

[@wahidreza4290]

Dnt have this type of stove for natural gas line ? Pipe line ? Where can i find ?

[@virangabogahalanda2372]

Normal high pressure stoves are made for LP Gas only

[@wahidreza4290]

@@virangabogahalanda2372 looking for a nice powerful gas stove which work with natural gas .. need in europe . In europe gas stove are not powerful which are made for homes .. cooking result are very bad with those low power gas stove ..😑😑😑😔😔😔 no taste nothing ..

[@dunnrite8299]

Is that a hose clamp on the line 🔥🤦🏿‍♂️ 😭😭😭😭😭😭 be careful ma man 🚀 😂😂😂😂

[@rmwtsou]

What's wrong with a hose clamp?

[@dunnrite8299]

Just saying I never seen it on a griddle 😂 🤦🏿‍♂️🔥

[@gray_gogy]

where do you live?? its gorgeous

[@rmwtsou]

Southern CA.

[@AnTran-is7su]

@@rmwtsou could you tell me where you buy it

[@rmwtsou]

@@AnTran-is7su eBay. Forgot the seller. Don't know if it is available now. You can check.

[@stevechance150]

@@AnTran-is7su This looks like it www.tigerchef.com/thunder-group--irfs003-5a-fast-stove-with-copper-nozzle-78800-btu.html

[@RD-wy5dj]

Thanks for the video!

[@lohonlover]

Hi, can u share the name of your burner?

[@rmwtsou]

No brand name, just some generic Taiwan manufacturer name. Box long gone.

[@khonman1]

I ordered the exact make and model. I connected to a propane tank. Turned the gas on but I couldn’t get it to lit up. Any ideas?

[@rmwtsou]

Did you open the valve on your propane tank too?

[@khonman1]

Yes, I opened the valve on the propane tank. I even swapped to a different tank but no luck. Both of the propane tanks are from Walmart and the brand is Blue Rhino. Do you know if the connection on the tanks is standard?

[@rmwtsou]

@@khonman1 Don't know. If it connects with the tank then it should work. Do you feel gas coming out when you turn the valves on? If you don't then 1. your tank is empty or 2. the connection is not open. K Make sure you read the manual.

[@khonman1]

The tank has gas because if I connect it to my grill it turns. It did not comes with the manual. I tried to contact the seller but I haven’t heard from him yet. Do you mind sending me a picture of the connector? My email is [e-mail]. Thanks.

[@FL-gg4dq]

@@khonman1 did you figure it out. I got mines today and I couldn't get it to light up too. Full gas and no stinky smell coming out . That means the gas isn't getting to the hosing

[@BWWGL9]

What is the Brand Name and Model of the BURNER ? Buy from WHERE ????

[@rmwtsou]

No brand name or model. Made in Taiwan, 100,000 BTU burner. Bought from seller tri228 on eBay.

[@jonnie2bad]

@@rmwtsou 900 bucks damn I want this thing so bad

[@rmwtsou]

@@jonnie2bad 900 bucks? No, it was never that expensive. It was only a hundred or so bucks as I remember.

[@rmwtsou]

@@jonnie2bad I checked my eBay record. I bought this burner from tri228 from eBay in August for just $110, I just checked the same item on eBay and it is $900 now!!! What the hell? That's shameful profiteering!

[@rmwtsou]

@@jonnie2bad Actually, I bought the one you see in this video in July 2018 for $99. Then I bought another one for my daughter in August for $110. Same seller tri228. Now it is $900! That's ridiculous. I wouldn't pay more than $150 for these. Look elsewhere.

[@k9dragonfactory]

you have it assembled wrong. The side that has the riser on it should be towards the user to protect your hands from the searing heat.

[@timlee9811]

is that hacienda heights?

[@rmwtsou]

No, Palos Verdes.

[@curiouskian3658]

whats the size of your wok

[@clovenbeast5183]

😊 I trust your accent

[@rmwtsou]

Ha ha!

[@bherber]

That is awesome :-)

[@Llygr3839]

Just curious why do you have to burn your wok before using it

[@rmwtsou]

So to season it to make it less sticking.

[@JohnSmith-ox7xc]

Woks that i've used (carbon steel type, not non-stick) all have a thin layer of oil to protect it from rusting. It's best to scrub it off and or burn it off and wash it thoroughly before seasoning.

[@MrTonyharrell]

You know they make woks from the lids of 55 gallon drums carrying diesel.

[@bfflorida2311]

Great video, but sorry maestro that unit is not making 100k BTU's.. it looks like a great unit . That wok would have been red glowing within minute.. I have 5Ok burner and within two minutes that thing is glowing red.. Good job on demonstration and that last meal looked yummy

[@jmccaffery1]

It is a 100000 btu at highest output. There are two settings he shows and you can tell difference by sound. I have one and it works excellently. Objective is not to get wok glowing red, if you do, you have stripped all seasoning and temp is far too high to cook without burning/singeing the surface of food, resulting in a more bitter and unpleasant kind of carbon/smoke flavor taste that is not palatable.

[@JC-vq2vv]

Did you get wok hei?

[@rmwtsou]

Absolutely!

[@JC-vq2vv]

I only made fried rice and didnt get hei. I had a big wok so I need a smaller wok to pow wok.

[@junxu7608]

I enjoy your backyard view than your cooking. Just kidding! :). The dish looks delicious. you will look more professional if you could do some flipping. Where are you located, Los Angles?

[@rmwtsou]

Yes. Los Angeles area. Thanks for watching!

[@junxu7608]

@@rmwtsou thanks brother! I am looking to buy one for out door cooking. I like cooking but don’t want to do it inside. Unfortunately I am in Michigan, only 6 month is good for out door cooking.

[@FarEastSurvival]

36,000 hits to make $65 wok seems crazy to me somehow. I'm going to look for it on Aliexpress

[@rmwtsou]

Far East Survival Comes to think of it, it is rather incredible, so now I have some doubt to its authenticity as well. The Zhangqiu woks got its fame from China's popular TV series "Taste of China." The wok was prominently featured in its Season 3, episode 1, aired in March of this year (you can watch it on KZbin.) It created such a sensation in China that all inventories of the traditional blacksmithing town were sold out and the prices soared (lot of rich Chinese these days chasing after something that is not mass produced.) The demand far exceeded the town's ability to manufacture them. This sprouted many copy-cat manufacturers and fake products. Even though this woj was advertised as genuine Zhangqiu wok on Amazon, the seller is located in China and it took 10 days for the wok to arrive. No question this is a very nice wok, but genuine hand-hammered??? I am becoming doubtful myself. But then again, because of so many fakes flooding the market, the Chinese consumers are aware abd no longer persuing these woks and the prices have come down, perhaps even collapsed. I am sure a genuine Zhangqiu wok will still fetch $$$$$, if you can prove its origin.

[@rmwtsou]

Chinese version of the Stradivarius. Ha ha. The town of Zhangqiu was overwhelmed and many retired blacksmiths are going back to work. Even taxi drivers, street vendors, even town drunks who have no knowledge of blacksmithing whatsoever are entering the game and making these woks in their homes. As long as it is made in Zhangqiu, it is a "genuine" Zhangqiu wok. The name is not trademarked. Sad but true. All this from just a 10 minute feature on a popular TV series in China. I fell for it too, even in Anerica. But $65 for this wok is still reasonable and I gave it a 5-star rating on Amazon, even with its authenticity in doubt.

[@FlyingPigNJ]

If you are still looking for one, william sonoma has one for less than 30 bucks on sale. Even the regular price is only 35. You can get it locally or online.

[@boostismagic]

@@rmwtsou You should have quickly determined from the absence of hammer marks, that this is a simple, machine-stamped wok. You sound Asian, and you didn't know this?

[@808Wood]

Bruh that Makena ?

[@peterlai9018]

Good job on getting the burner and the wok! The wok ring is 90 degree off from the switch though. You get to rotate the wok ring until the flame deflector is inline with the switch.

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@viivcreations9161]

do you also do backyard bbq cookouts?

[@eazyrider6122]

Use peanut oil for seasoning.