Great Gifts For Friends And Family

An electric wok is a much appreciated gift for any homemaker. Chinese and Japanese cuisines have become extremely popular today. The electric wok is very useful when you want to make widely known dishes like egg rolls, shrimp fried rice, or teriyaki chicken. This handy appliance can save you hundreds of dollars you would otherwise spend for Chinese food. An electric wok is similar to an electric skillet or electric kettle, which you can plug in.

While most woks use the heat from a gas stove or an electric stove, the electric wok has a built in heating unit and does not need any external heating source at all. What sets them apart from other cooking appliances is that an electric wok has rounded and sloped sides that help in better heat distribution. For best results use an electric wok made of carbon steel and make sure to oil the surface before cooking. Electric woks usually operate between 1000 watts to 1600 watts. If you are unsure about the wattage, find one with around 1400 watts.

Other important features you should consider are heat-resistant handles and a removable heating element. If you can remove the temperature control and your electric wok is dishwasher-safe, cleaning it will hardly require any effort. Once you learn the right way to season, cook and care for it an electric wok will be the perfect solution for all your oriental cuisine needs. You can choose from well-known manufacturers like Cuisinart, Presto, Circulon, and Rival.

Donut makers are also a great option, whether as a gift or for creating your own special donut recipe. This convenient device can save you many dollars and early morning commutes. An automatic donut maker is expensive but has donut forming nozzle, dough mixing chamber, cooling rack, turning rack, and deep fryer. Certainly a good devise to have.