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The Wonder Wok[...]

INTRODUCTION As a cooking teacher an d cookbook author, I am always looking for tips, techniques and the best available tools to help make cooking simple and fun. T he Ya n Can Cook Professi onal Wok Is a magical kitchen tool—stir-fry , steam, braise, stew and deep fry. It is high-power heating unit and versatility make it the chef’s ultimate s[...]

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The Wonder Wok INSTRUCTIONS & RECIPES Congratulations! You are the proud owner of the innovative Yan Can Cook The Wonder Wok. You will certainly find th is professional, highly reliable, and easy-to-use W ok to be one of the most useful and versatile appliances in your modern kitchen. Published by: Aroma Housewares Company 6469 Flanders Drive S[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: UNDERSTAND YOUR YAN CAN COOK ELECTRIC WOK SAFEGUARDS & GUIDELINES Important Safeguards Additional Important Safety Inform ation Specifications UNIQUE FEATURES AND BENEFITS ABOUT THE WOK Parts and Identification PART II: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OPERATION & PROCEDURE How To Use PROPER CLEANING & CLEAR How To [...]

PART I UNDERSTAND YOUR YAN CAN COOK ELECTRIC WOK[...]

SAFEGUARDS & GUIDELINES IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safe ty precaution s should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or removable temperature control probe in wa[...]

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Place the electric wok on a flat and heat-resis tant surface, such as tile counter top or Formica counter top. Also use it in a well-ventilated area. • Do not place the wok too close to the edge of the table or countertop as the wok might be knocked off. • Extreme caution should be exercised if a long[...]

SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 1500W SHORT CORD INSTRUCTION 1. A short power-supply cord (o r detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangl ed in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their [...]

UNIQUE FEATURES AND BENEFITS YAN CAN COOK WONDER WOK FEATURES: 9 Heavy duty, deep-bottom, die-Cast wok body 9 Premium CeraMax non-stick and scratch resistant coating 9 Entire wok body immersible 9 Large, easy-dial and easy-re lease temperature control 9 High Power: 1500w 9 Quick-release, non-skid, detachab le base with rubber feet 9 Tempered glass [...]

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PARTS AND IDENTIFICATION[...]

PART II OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE[...]

HOW TO USE BEFORE USING YOUR YAN CAN COOK WONDER WOK 1. Read the Instructions carefully, especial ly the Safeguards and Guidelines. The information in this booklet will help you use your Yan Can Cook W onder Wok to its fullest potentia l. 2. Remove any stickers Wash the interior of the Wok with 2 cups of warm soapy water, using a soft sponge or dis[...]

HOW TO CLEAN 1. Move temperature control to OFF positi on, and unplug the power cord immediately after cooking. 2. Detach the temperature control prob e and set aside. 3. Add 2 cups of warm soapy water to the w ok. Keep water in the wok for a longer time if food residue is hard to remove. 4. Wait until the wok is completely co ol to remove if from [...]

PART III WOK COOKING METHODS AND TIPS Congratulations! You have now become the owner of a Yan Can Cook Wonder W ok. This cooking tool is versatile and it covers the whole spectrums of fine Chinese cooking. You can stir fry, deep fry, sauté, boil, braise and steam with great ease. Chinese cooking is a fine art. It represents Chinese culture. COLOR,[...]

BASIC CUTTING: Cutting is one of the most important steps in your cooking. Be sure to use right cutting tools and cut correctly. Remember: cut al l the ingredien ts into uniform-sized pieces. Use one hand to hold the food safely on the cutting surface with fingers ALWAYS curled inw ards while c u t t i n g . • SLICING: It is always easier to cut [...]

the steam rack, or place in a pottery or on a heatproof dish, cover it with the lid and steam. INGREDIENT PREPARATION One of the unique features of Chinese cooki ng is that it always takes more time to prepare than to cook. Preparation work for ingredients must be com pletely done before cooking because wok heats up very fast and it only takes m in[...]

Authentic Recipes Mu Shu Chicken * photo available Spicy Kung Pao Fish * photo available Stir-fried Seasonal Veget ables * photo available Beef with Spicy Tomato Sauce Sweet and Sour Lychee Prawns Curried Seafood Combo * photo available Pasta with Seafood Sauce Poached Seafood Bundles Minced Seafood in Lettuce Cups * photo available Crispy Seafood [...]

Tempura Five-Flavored Beef Stew Braised Fish with Garlic Braised Chicken and Three Mushrooms Rainbow Seafood Chowder Seafood and Tofu Chowder Chicken Noodle Soup * photo available Eight Treasure Rice Pudding * photo available Fruit-Filled Spring Rolls  Mu Shu Chicken Makes 4 to 6 servings 1/2 boneless, skinless chicken Marinade 1 tablespoon oyst[...]

2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/3 cup chicken broth 1-1/2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced 1/2 pound asparagus, thinly sliced diagonally into 3 inch lengths 1 small carrot, julienned 6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stem discarded, cap sliced 2 teaspoons cornstarch disso lved in 1 tablespoon[...]

Marinade 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Kung Pao Sauce 3 tablespoons chicken broth 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce 3 tablespoons cooking oil 4 small dried red chilies 2 fresh jalapeño or Serrano chilies, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 [...]

cook until heated through. Add cornstar ch solution and cook, stirring, until s auce boils and thickens. Place on a servin g platter and sprinkle with nuts.  Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetables Makes 4 servings Sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster-flavored sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1[...]

 Beef with Spicy Tomato Sauce Makes 4 servings 3/4 pounds tender boneless beef Marinade 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 2 teaspoons cornstarch Spicy Tomato Sauce 1/3 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 red bell p[...]

 Sweet and Sour Lychee Prawns Makes 4 servings 3/4 pound medium raw prawns Marinade 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 jalape ñ os or Serrano chilies, seeded and sliced 1/2 green bell pepper, cut in to diamond-shape pieces 3/4 cup fresh or canned lychees, drained 1/3 cup prepared sweet and sour sauce Method 1. S[...]

1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 pound medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined and butterflied 1/4 pound sea scallops, sliced horizontally 1/4 pound fish fillet, thinly sliced horizontally Seasonings 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup [...]

 Minced Seafood in Lettuce Cups Makes 4 to 6 servings 3/4 pound raw shrimps, shelled and deveined, or fish fillet Marinade 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper Seasonings 3 tablespoons chicken broth 1 tablespoon oyster-flavored sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 teaspoon[...]

2. Set electric wok to 400 ° F; heat for 2 m inutes. A dd cooking oil, garlic, onion, and chile; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add seafood, water chestnuts, and raisins; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add seasonings and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Rem ove to a serving plate. 3. To eat, spread 1/2 teaspoon hoisin sa[...]

1/4 sup cooked ham, julienned 2 cups chicken broth Method 1. Shell, devein, and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add shrimp and s tir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Combine sauce ingredients in a small pan. 2. Blanch chives in boiling water for 30 sec onds. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain a[...]

8 ounces dried pasta, such as sp aghetti, fettuccine, or linguine 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 each red and green bell pepper, d iced 1-1/2 cups prepared tomato-basil pasta sauce 8 pitted ripe olives, sliced Method 1. Shell and devein shrimp. Cut shrimp and fi sh into 1/2-in ch pieces. Place in a bowl with marinade ingredie[...]

1/4 teaspoon white pepper 10 spring roll or egg roll wrappers 2 tablespoons flours mixed with 1 tablespoon water Cooking oil for deep-frying Method 1. Combine filling ingredie nts in a bowl; mix well. 2. Cut each wrapper into a strip about 8 inches by 2 1/2 inches. To make each wrap: Place a rounded teas poon filling on one short end of a spring ro[...]

1 tablespoon choppe d cilantro (optional) Sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon oyster-flavored sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 teaspoon chili sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 4 to 6 large napa cabbage leaves Method 1. Combine marinade in a bowl. Add shri mp, m eat, mushroom s, and cilantro; mix well. Let stand for 100 minutes. Comb ine sauce ingredi[...]

Makes 4 servings Dipping Sauce 1 cup Japanese soup stock (dashi) 1/4 cup sweet cooking rice wine (mirin) 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar Batter 1 cup flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg yolk 1-1/3 cups ice water 8 large raw shrimp 1 zucchini 1 medium onion 1 green bell pepper 1 carrot 2 Asian eggplants 1 sweet potato 8 whi[...]

2. Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails inta ct. Make several cuts across back of shrimp, then butterfly; se t aside. 3. Prepare vegetables: Cut zucchini into 2-1/ 2 inch pieces, then lengthwise into 1/4- inch-thick slices. Cut onion in half le ngthwise, then crosswise about 1/4-inch thick; run a wooden pick through all laye rs to hold rings toge[...]

1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 pound boneless beef chunk, cu t into 1-inch cubes 4 thin slices ginger, shredded 6 cloves garlic, lightly crushed 1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces 8 ounces firm tofu, drained and cu t into 1-inch cubes (optional) Hot cooked ric[...]

Marinade 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt Sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons cooking oil 16 cloves garlic 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch di ssolved in 1 teaspoon water Method 1. Cut fish into pieces about 2 inches by 1[...]

Makes 4 servings Marinade 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 3/4-inch cubes Sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons oyster-flavored sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons cooking oil 5 to 6 garlic cloves, sliced 4 to 6 each fresh shiitake, butter and oyster mushroom s, sliced 2 teaspoons[...]

Marinade 1 egg white 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 pound fish fillet, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 pound medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined and diced 1/4 pound sea scallops, diced 4 cups chicken broth 6 fresh shiitaki mushrooms, stems discarded, caps sliced 6 button mushrooms, sliced 1/3 cup sliced bamboo sh[...]

lightly thickens. Turn off heat. Add egg whites, stirring until they form long threads.  Seafood and Tofu Chowder Makes 4 servings Marinade 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 pound medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/4 pound bay scallops 1/2 package (8 ounces) soft tofu 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 teaspo[...]

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add seafood and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. 2. Drain tofu and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. 3. Set electric wok to 400º F; heat for 2 minutes. Add cooking oil and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and scallops; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil.[...]

3. Add broth, oyster-flavored sauce, soy sau ce and sesame oil. Reduce heat to 325ºF ; simmer for 3 minutes. 4. To serve, divide noodles among 4 soup bowls. Ladle soup over noodles.  Eight Treasure Rice Pudding Makes 4 to 6 servings 2 cups uncooked glutinous rice, rinsed and drained 2-1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cooking oil 1[...]

1. Place rice and 2-1/2 cups water in an Ar oma rice cooker. Cook until rice cooker indicates done, then let stand, covered, fo r 5 minutes. Place rice in a bowl with sugar and oil; mix well. 2. Generously grease a 1-quart heatproof bowl. Arrange lotus seeds, red dates, maraschino cherries, dried apricots, kum quats, dried cherries and raisins in a[...]

1 egg white, lightly beaten Cooking oil for deep-frying Method 1. Combine pastry cream ingredients in a bow l; blend until smooth. Stir in strawberries, mango and kiwifruit. 2. To make each roll: place 1/3 cup fruit mixtures across center o f a spring roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling to cover, and then fold over right and left corners.[...]

Yan Can Cook Professional Wok Limited Warranty Aroma Housewares Company will provide this product with new or refurbished parts for one (1) year , and labor serves for ninety (90) days free of charge in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico from the date of original purchases, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship. Carry-in or mail-in service in[...]

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