Should the sides of a wok get hot

beechee51, Apr 26, 7:03am
I put the range element onto the highest heat but the sides of my wok do not get hot. Should they or is this usual? It is a 14'' carbon steel asian one. Thanks

n00dle, Apr 26, 7:08am
Yes, I would expect the sides to get hot as well, so you can cook quickly over the entire surface of the wok.The stove top ones aren't really suited to electric elements - gas is much better.If this isn't an option, I understand you can buy electric woks (which may have better heat in the sides).

muppet65, Apr 26, 9:39am
yes definately ..the sign of a good wok ..unlike some of the electric ones which heat just the base