I recently purchased my first wok. Up until now I’ve been making stir frys with a regular fry pan, but when I got my tax return I thought I’d splurge and treat myself to the real thing. I love it! 
If you’ve thought about getting a wok, but aren’t sure what is out there, take a look at this quick list I’ve put together with cookware from Kohls.

Everybody Loves 7-piece Wok Set
$49.99
The perfect starter kit for the beginner. It includes pan, lid, strainer, bamboo tongs, spoon, chopstick, and turner. The wok itself measures 14 inches in diameter.
Carbon Steel Wok
$29.99
A classic …read more

The original recipe came from SIM Cooks. I just adapted it to suit our family of 6. The ingredients are listed, but do refer to her recipe for instructions. It is a multi-stepped recipe, but the shrimp stock can be prepared ahead of time. As you can see, mine didn’t crust as beautifully as Yich’s, but it was still delicious. I also chose to top the dish with a tablespoon or so of the dried-shrimp mixture, just for extra flavor and a bit of crunch.

Making the shrimp stock.
The dried shrimp flavoring:
1 tablespoon dried shrimp
3 tablespoons …read more