5-QUART Electric Wok Instruction Manual & Authentic Cooking Guide www.AromaCo.
A WOK THROUGH HISTORY The wok is an invention of pure necessity. In ancient times, the vast majority of people spent their lives in short of those things that the kings, emperors, and warlords had in abundance. Even staple items like fuel, cooking oil, utensils, and water were scarce. In these lands and living conditions, foods had to be cooked quickly and efficiently. Though the wok may appear to be a rather recent addition to Asian kitchen cookery, it has been used for over two thousand years.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children. This appliance is not intended to be used by children. 5.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1 2 3 4 D 5 7 4 2 6 8 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Steam vent Tempered glass lid Nonstick interior surface Cool-touch handles Wok body Trigger release temperature probe 7. Quick-release detachable base B C Accessories A. Long chopsticks B. Tempura rack C.
HOW TO USE Before First Use: 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash the wok in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Place wok on a dry and level countertop or table. Keep the edge of the wok 2-4 inches away from any walls and objects on the countertop or table. 6.
8 HOW TO USE 1 Trigger Release Steam Vent Operation Press trigger and insert temperature probe into wok. Release by pressing trigger & removing temperature probe. Steam vent allows you to control desired moisture levels while cooking and steaming. Figure 3A 4 2 6 8 1 Figure 2A ! CAUTION: • The wok heats up fast. Be sure to prepare all the ingredients first and place them near cooking area before the wok is plugged in. • Do not use metal or abrasive utensils that may damage the nonstick surface.
HOW TO CLEAN Before cleaning, allow your wok to cool completely. 1. Move the temperature dial to “Off” position and unplug the power cord immediately after cooking. When cool, remove control probe and place aside. 2. To detach the quick-release base: Turn the wok over with bottom facing up and turn the release knob counterclockwise to release. (See figure 4A below.) 3. The lid, the wok body and the detachable base are all dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. 4.
HELPFUL HINTS STIR-FRY TIP: When cooking stir-fry, preparation usually requires more time than cooking, so make sure to have all the necessary ingredients ready before heating up your wok! 1. Chop ingredients into thin, bite-sized pieces for evenly-cooked stir-fry. The temperature control should be turned to maximum heat. Wait to add ingredients until the wok has heated up completely. 2.
HELPFUL HINTS BRAISE (SLOW COOK) TIP: Braising is a technique that is typically used to tenderize tough cuts of meat. Braising tender cuts of meat will most likely cause them to become overcooked and dry. 1. Heat up wok to high heat and add oil. Once the surface is hot, add vegetables or meat and cook until meat is browned, then turn heat to low. 2. Add stock, wine, water or other sauce to wok until food is simmering, but not completely covered, and cover with the lid.
AUTHENTIC RECIPES Stir-Fried Beef with Snow Peas ¾ lb. flank steak, thinly sliced 2 cups snow peas, stem and strings removed ½ cup sliced mushrooms ½ cup sliced carrots or bamboo shoots 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 1½ tsp cornstarch ¼ tsp sugar 4 tsp vegetable oil 1 tsp sesame oil (optional) ½ tsp salt Marinate sliced beef in mixture of soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil and sugar. Set aside. Heat 2 tbsps of vegetable oil in wok. Stir-fry all the vegetables for about 2-3 minutes.
AUTHENTIC RECIPES Stir-Fried Pork with Green Beans ½ lb.
AUTHENTIC RECIPES Rainbow Shrimp 4 oz. medium-sized peeled shrimp 1 cup green peas ½ cup diced carrots ¼ cup diced bamboo shoots 1 green onion, cut 1" length 1 egg white, slightly beaten 2 tsp cornstarch, divided 1 tsp sherry ½ tsp salt 2 slices fresh ginger root 4 tbsp oil To Thicken: 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp sherry 1 tbsp water 1 tbsp oyster sauce With knife, butterfly and de-vein shrimp. Combine shrimp with egg white, 1 tsp cornstarch, salt and sherry; refrigerate 10-15 minutes.
AUTHENTIC RECIPES Wok Chicken Salad 2 chicken breasts, de-boned 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded ½ cup seasoning soy sauce 1 clove of garlic, grated 1 small piece ginger, minced 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp Lawry’s Seasoning ½ cup Chinese parsley ¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp sesame seeds Sesame oil Oil for deep frying Celery salt for taste Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, sugar and ¼ tsp Lawry’s Seasoning in a bowl. Refrigerate for about one hour. Heat oil and deep-fry chicken until golden brown.
AUTHENTIC RECIPES Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables Sauce: tbp cooking oil 1/3 cup chicken broth tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp soy sauce tsp minced ginger 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster-flavored fresh shiitake mushrooms; sauce (discard stems, caps sliced) 1 tsp sugar 4 fresh bottom mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup baby corn, cut in half diagonally 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, thinly sliced 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp.
LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase in the continental United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $14.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company.
