Although woks are a common sight in Japanese homes, it's still not that easy to produce great stir-fried food in a typical kitchen. ... And even though a seasoned cast-iron pan is ideal, an aluminum frying pan with a non-stick surface — which should never be used over very high heat — can be used with this method, too.

Is a wok Chinese or Japanese?

The wok is believed to have first been invented in China, over 2000 years ago during the Han dynasty. Derived from the Cantonese word meaning 'Cooking Pot', the early models of the wok were made of cast iron metals, allowing them to be more durable and long lasting.

What cooking techniques are used in Japan?