Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

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[–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

To achieve wok hei requires WAY more heat than you get on any conventional range, gas or otherwise.

To do it with a portal butane range, you'd need to modify it for much higher output. He's right to recommend this for a home cook, but you aren't going to get the kind of wok hei a cantoneese pro chef talks about on it -- it will just be easier to use a real, proper, round-bottom wok than on the typically-flat tops of gas ranges.

Look up what actual wok burners look like. It is not similar to the flame you get on a gas range. It's a totally different thing.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    something to note about portable propane stoves. they are sold in different BTU ranges. i purchased the highest BTU version available specifically for wok and searing use.

    searing is great so far and i hope to have a good wok soon. 🤠

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