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There are a few important factors to consider when purchasing a kitchen wok. The actual material of the wok should be held paramount as it will drastically influence the rest of the wok's performance and how you'll be using it to cook. Kitchen woks should flirt with a combination of being durable, lightweight and comfortable to grip. If a cooking wok can manage all three while also adding a nonstick...

Sichuan cooking is popular throughout China and in recent years adventurous Chinese restaurant dinners have discovered how delicious it can be. This is one of the best-known dishes from that area.   Ingredients (Serves Four) 1.5 tbsp ground nut oil 2 tsp finely chopped fresh root ginger 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped garlic 2 tbsp. finely chopped spring onions 450g raw prawns, shelled and de-veined Fresh cilantro sprig, to garnish (Optional)...

The art of stir-frying vegetables is knowing when to add them to the wok. Put the tougher, more textured ones in the wok first to give them a head start. The amount of water you need to add depends on how much natural water is in the vegetables you are using.

Makes: 2 pints (1.1 liters) Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour ----- Ingredients: 2lb (900g) chicken wings 2½ pints (1.4 liters) water 3 slices fresh root ginger 4 Spring Onions 2 large cloves garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns Method: Put the chicken wings into a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to simmering point.  Meanwhile, cut the ginger into diagonal slices 2 x...