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The Essential Wok Companion cookbook with a black wok illustration on a pink and blue cover.
The Essential Wok Companion cookbook with a black wok illustration on a pink and blue cover.
Black background with white text listing cooking techniques: stir-fry, noodles, char, simmer, steam, smoke, fry, each paired with a page number.
Black background with white text listing cooking techniques: stir-fry, noodles, char, simmer, steam, smoke, fry, each paired with a page number.
Wok with cooked prawns, sliced red chili, and green onions on a dark wood surface
Wok with cooked prawns, sliced red chili, and green onions on a dark wood surface
Fresh roasted cherry tomatoes stacked on creamy feta cheese, drizzled with balsamic glaze
Fresh roasted cherry tomatoes stacked on creamy feta cheese, drizzled with balsamic glaze
Chinese broccoli (gai lan) preparation steps: whole stalks, trimmed stems, diagonally sliced stems, and cut leafy tops on a dark background.
Chinese broccoli (gai lan) preparation steps: whole stalks, trimmed stems, diagonally sliced stems, and cut leafy tops on a dark background.
Person lifting smoky wok lid on gas stove in modern kitchen, black and white photo
Person lifting smoky wok lid on gas stove in modern kitchen, black and white photo
Caesar salad with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, soft-boiled egg, parmesan, and croutons on dark plate
Caesar salad with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, soft-boiled egg, parmesan, and croutons on dark plate
Charred green shishito peppers with flakes and rising steam on a glossy black background.
Charred green shishito peppers with flakes and rising steam on a glossy black background.
Top view of rump steak and pork fillet cuts on dark background, showing slicing directions and muscle grain for precise meat preparation.
Top view of rump steak and pork fillet cuts on dark background, showing slicing directions and muscle grain for precise meat preparation.
Assorted gourmet mushrooms on black reflective surface, close-up food photography
Assorted gourmet mushrooms on black reflective surface, close-up food photography
Grilled white fish fillets topped with herb sauce and chopped nuts on a dark plate
Grilled white fish fillets topped with herb sauce and chopped nuts on a dark plate
Charred iceberg lettuce wedge salad with diced tomatoes, crispy bacon, creamy dressing on black plate
Charred iceberg lettuce wedge salad with diced tomatoes, crispy bacon, creamy dressing on black plate
Stir fry vegetables and meat in a black wok with wooden handles on a dark background
Stir fry vegetables and meat in a black wok with wooden handles on a dark background

The Essential Wok Companion

$80.00
The Essential Wok Companion
$80.00

Become bewitched by the art of wok cooking and the deliciousness it holds.

This book is here to inspire you, and to elevate and emphasise the beauty in this everyday kitchen utensil: the wok. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular style of wok cooking - stir-fries, noodles, char, simmer, steam, smoke and fry. More than just recipes to follow, The Essential Wok Companion gives you the technical tools and confidence to get the best flavours from your wok. From in-depth visual information and how-to sections on cutting meat and vegetables, to advice on how to look after your wok and what oil to use.

Who is this book for?

People who love wok cooking and want to level up their skills. Cooking enthusiasts who are keen to experiment with recipes and techniques that are unexpected.

The Essential Wok Companion

  • Hardcover
  • Full colour
  • 248 pages
  • 290mm(H) x 245mm(W) (Portrait)
  • Grosgrain ribbon bookmark
  • First Published in 2024 by Oriana Press

Copyright © Marion Grasby 2024

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    December 10, 2025
    Wok Book

    It’s exactly what I needed to ensure I get the best use of my WOK thank you

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    December 10, 2025
    5 Stars

    I absolutely love this book

    It’s just beautiful

    Amazing choice of recipes

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    December 9, 2025
    Bought as Christmas Gift

    I didn’t buy this book for myself but for a Christmas gift for a family member so she has not received the book yet. I’ve scanned the book myself and it appears to be a very good cook book.