Whether stir-frying. deep frying. steaming. simmering. or braising. the wok is the most versatile pan in the kitchen. Once you master the basicsthe mechanics of a stir-fry. and how to get smokywok heiat homeyou're ready to cook home-style and restaurant-style dishes from across Asia and the United States. including Kung Pao Chicken. Pad Thai. and San FranciscoStyle Garlic Noodles. Lpez-Alt also breaks down the science behind beloved Beef Chow Fun. fried rice. dumplings. tempura vegetables or seafood. and dashi-simmered dishes.

Featuring more than 200 recipesincluding simple no-cook sidesexplanations of knife skills and how to stock a pantry. and more than 1.000 color photographs.The Wokprovides endless ideas for brightening up dinner.