How Is a Wok Different From a Sauté Pan or Skillet?
 Woks, sauté pans, and skillets have similar purposes, but approach cooking in very different ways. Your favorite places to eat in Meridian  might even use all three. Woks are predominantly used in Asian cuisine,  offered at restaurants such as Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill  in Meridian. While sauté pans and skillets can sometimes be used  interchangeably, cooking with a wok is a very specific activity.        Sauté Pans Are for Searing, Sautéing, and Sauces   Sauté pans are characterized by straight, high sides. They are typically  larger than a frying pan or skillet. Sauté pans have a large surface  area and cook evenly through the bottom surface. They are commonly used  for searing, sautéing, or reducing a pan sauce. Their high sides make it  easier to keep the food within contained.    Skillets Are for Frying and Cooking Quickly   A skillet is roughly the same size as a sautépan but has less surface  area as it features sloped sides. Skillets are often referred to as  ...