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Round-bottom woks need a compatible gas setup."}],"minimumSubstitute":{"name":"A 28–30 cm wide frying pan or skillet","tradeoff":"Cook in smaller batches and stir instead of tossing; the lower walls hold less food and splatter protection."},"avoid":["A huge restaurant wok paired with a small domestic heat source","A round bottom that cannot sit securely on your hob","A damaged coated wok or an ultra-heavy pan you cannot control safely"],"careAndSafety":["Dry carbon steel over low heat after washing, then wipe on a trace of oil before storage.","Keep the long handle turned away from the edge and never preheat an empty pan unattended.","Use the utensil material recommended for any coated surface; metal is for uncoated steel."],"searchTerms":{"en":"32 cm flat bottom carbon steel wok","id":"wajan wok baja karbon dasar datar 32 cm"},"faq":[{"question":"Is a wok essential for stir-frying?","answer":"No. A wide skillet works if you use small batches. 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