Omlette pan reccomendation?
Looking to invest in new omelette pan. Know non-stick is preferred. Need decent size and reasonably priced option. Thanks!
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Looking to invest in new omelette pan. Know non-stick is preferred. Need decent size and reasonably priced option. Thanks!
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Of course, I'm a little biased--I'm still at an age where I find myself moving every two years or so, and I know that if I buy it, I have to move it. Thus, I agree with ChefOno about the sauté pan. We have a great one (12") with high sides that works really well. The thought of storing a wok somewhere is painful to me.
And I agree you don't *need* a special omelette pan, meaning one specifically designed for omelettes. Everything is a compromise -- omelettes in a fry pan, crêpes in an omelette pan.
http://www.food52.com/hotline/12852-favorite-pan-for-omelets
True enough, and acknowledging I have very little wok experience, one problem using a wok in a Western kitchen is the amount of heat a residential cooktop puts out is only a small fraction of ideal and their design is far different than a wok stove. A flat bottom allows the wok to sit lower or, in the case of an electric stove, directly on the burner, significantly improving heat transfer.
Huh! Never considered that issue. As is the smoke and fumes weren't enough…
Oh there's a can of worms for you. I'll start the kerfuffle: Forget the wok, use a sauté pan.
While changing equipment (pan or burner or both) could help, any problem can be solved with technique. Specifics would help if you'd like guidance. One of the benefits of this site is the amazing amount of experience at all levels and the willingness to help. (You'll also notice the subject tends to splinter in directions which, although they may not address the question at hand, might answer questions you didn't think to ask.)
While on the subject of pans, I've been doing some research on woks. Main advice seems to be that flat-Bottom is best. Still, too many options. Would love some feedback if you have...
Cheers.
R
The secret really is to learn the right temperature on your range.
I'm all for non-stick for eggs. One pan you could consider would be the All-Clad omelette pan on sale for roughly half price ($80) at Williams-Sonoma right now.