A Guide to Waterless Wok Cooker for Commercial Kitchens

Commercial wok cooker is ideal for stir-frying, the versatile wok can also be used for steaming, poaching, braising, deep-frying, searing, and stewing.

Traditionally used for cooking Asian cuisines, a Commercial Wok is ideal for stir-frying a variety of items across your restaurant’s menu. By using less oil than conventional skillets, woks famously offer a quick and healthy way to prepare food.

With its narrow base and deep sloping sidewalls, cooking with a wok keeps vegetables crunchy and crisp while meats and seafood easily drain off much of the excess oils and fats for a healthier and tastier meal.

While ideal for stir-frying, the versatile wok can also be used for steaming, poaching, braising, deep-frying, searing, and stewing.

Waterless Wok Cooker

Traditional woks consume a lot of energy due to the constant flow of water needed to cool the cooktop. However, innovative designs like the Waterless Wok Cooker create an air gap that insulates the stove elements while releasing excess heat directly into the kitchen exhaust.

Waterless Wok cookers also come in a variety of configurations with the option of single, double, and triple-hole models to suit the needs of your commercial kitchen.

To ensure the safety of your kitchen staff, choose a waterless wok that includes flame failure protection, an easily-accessible rail shelf for storing condiments, and a built-in faucet for ease of use. Since rapid stir-frying with a wok is often labour-intensive, also look for models that have ergonomically positioned lever controls that allow for greater regulation of heat and water flow.

Different Burner Types

Chimney Burner

Typically the strongest and highest heat among wok burners, the Chimney Burner is designed to run at full strength without being turned down. Great for stir fry at high temperatures.

Duckbill Burner

A more versatile burner, a Duckbill Burner is also great for cooking soup stock, and curries. Popular for cooking a variety of South and Southeast Asia dishes, it is also suitable for stockpots.

Dual Ring Burner

Designed for lower output and a greater range of heat settings, the Dual Ring Burner is also more energy-efficient. Suitable for wok or stockpot cookers.

Pro Tip

To get the most out of your wok, use the right oils when you’re cooking. Choose oils with a high smoke point and low polyunsaturated fat content, such as Grapeseed oil, and peanut oil.

Avoid using sesame oil and olive oil which can burn and cause the food to taste bitter. Other oils to avoid are those with a high polyunsaturated fat content like soybean oil which can damage the texture of the food.

Which are the best Waterless Wok Cookers for your kitchen?

Hopefully, this primer on waterless Woks helps you choose the right fit for your restaurant or business.

If you have questions about woks in general or specific models and features, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Caterlink’s commercial kitchen experts who are ready to assist you.