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Kyocera CFP32W BK Ceramic Coated Nonstick Wok
This is the very effective and quite good-looking Kyocera CFP32W BK Ceramic Coated Nonstick Wok. It is a 12.5 – inch pan (wok). The unit comes with its very own, well-designed tempered glass lid. The lid is the first thing I tested, noticing that it has a heavy gauge base made of aluminum. It closes in perfectly into its surface, creating the perfect sealed environment, and providing the optimal atmospheric heat required to cook foods as evenly as possible inside the deep pan.
I do not like cooking tools that feel like toys, or that look more decorative than useful. I am the type of cook that likes serious cooking tools. As a rule, I like to feel the weight of the product as soon as I receive it, especially when it comes to pans and other cooking equipment. I like to see whether the company offers a sturdy object that feels strong to the grasp; one that is solid enough, as opposed to a flimsy, mass-produced object with little safety features.
All this being said, I must admit that I really liked how the wok felt when I held it. It felt like a professional cooking pan. I tend to take control of my wok by holding the handles and keeping the balance. This unit does that well. It feels quite balanced. The product itself looks and feels like it is very well made. It is noteworthy to add that the unit does not feel too heavy, either. This means that the handling of the product is good for people who may not have as heavy arms to work with.
Still, the Kyocera is solid enough for me to tell that heat induction will travel at a safe speed to cook the food nicely, given that the wall between the heat source and the pan had the appropriate thickness that it needs. Had this pan (wok) been a featherweight item, I would seriously have doubts about it. A thin wall between the bottom and the surface would mean that the pan would heat up ultra fast. It could also influence the type of surface that the pan would need to work on. Therefore, if the wall were too thin, it is likely that I would not be able to use the wok on just any stove. This is something people often do not realize when they do not research products prior to purchasing them. Use the Kyocera on any type of stove surface. It will do just fine even at temperatures of up to
Let’s focus now on the coated surface. The ceramic, coated top works quite well. It is very slick, indeed, but I would definitely help break it by using an oil spritzer or a bit of butter to coat the top as you prepare it for the first use. Afterwards, use less additional coating, especially with foods that have high fat content, such as chicken (with skin) and pork. Keep in mind that the coating technologies of most pans are to be treated with care. This said, do not scrape or use harsh cooking spoons when using your pan. You should do this with any pan, no matter how slick the coated surface cooking area may appear to be. I never quite trust those commercials of cooking pans that are supposedly so slick that cheese melts on top and is removed with a pancake flipper.
Let’s now look into the edges of the wok. This is a pivotal point of discussion because woks are meant to sauté food, primarily. Since the surface is so smooth, chances are food may slide out of the pan. This is why you need edges that are tall enough to protect the food from coming out. The sides of the Kyocera wok have high enough slopes that let you “play chef” safely. You can sauté your vegetables without tossing them over the rim of the pan. It also balances out with a very even, flat bottom. The curvature is great: not too steep, so food slides slick without the need for butter or oils. Remember, however, to start out with an initial spray of butter for your first use.
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The handles are ergonomic, so handling the wok will be as easy for the seasoned cook as to the newer one who has never used a wok. It felt safe to lift the pan, even with food in it. At no point did I fear one of the handles to slip out or come undone. It felt sturdy and solid.
Clean up was a breeze. Like previously stated, the coating is ceramic, but it is a technology unique to Kyocera where the nonstick coating is made of a proprietary ceramic product. This combines quite well with the heavy, aluminum bottom. The non-stick surface needed no additional coating product, with the exception of oiling it a bit for foods that I wanted to toast a bit more.
One more thing I really liked was that the pan is Cadmium-free, PFOA-free, and PTFE-free.
Conclusion
Overall, I would give the wok an A for a grade. It felt like a professional wok, and I particularly loved the edges and the ergonomic handles. The lid is great and seals perfectly to achieve the perfect temperature. It is a product that I would definitely recommend.
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