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product_id: 2924088
title: "13\" Super Lightweight Cast Iron Chinese Wok"
brand: "excelsteel"
price: "105639CFA"
currency: XOF
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Excelsteel"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2924088-13-super-lightweight-cast-iron-chinese-wok
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# Pre-seasoned for instant nonstick cooking 50% lighter than traditional cast iron Oven safe with heat-resistant stainless steel handle 13" Super Lightweight Cast Iron Chinese Wok

**Brand:** excelsteel
**Price:** 105639CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your stir-fry game with lightweight power and pro-level control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 13" Super Lightweight Cast Iron Chinese Wok by excelsteel
- **How much does it cost?** 105639CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2924088-13-super-lightweight-cast-iron-chinese-wok)

## Best For

- excelsteel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted excelsteel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready-to-Cook Surface:** Pre-seasoned interior delivers that perfect nonstick finish right out of the box—no break-in time needed.
- • **Sleek & Durable Build:** Silicone-coated exterior prevents rust and keeps your wok looking pristine, blending style with longevity.
- • **Effortless Heat Mastery:** Superior heat distribution with 50% less weight means faster, more responsive cooking without the arm strain.
- • **Versatile Oven-Ready Design:** Take your wok from stovetop to oven seamlessly, thanks to the durable stainless steel handle and oven-safe build.
- • **Perfectly Balanced for Precision:** Flat bottom and ergonomic handle design ensure stability and easy pouring, making every stir-fry a chef’s masterpiece.

## Overview

The EXCELSTEEL 13" Super Lightweight Cast Iron Chinese Wok combines traditional cast iron durability with modern innovation, offering 50% less weight for easier handling, a pre-seasoned nonstick surface for immediate use, and oven-safe versatility with a heat-resistant stainless steel handle. Its flat bottom design ensures stability on gas stoves, while the silicone-coated exterior prevents rust, making it a reliable and stylish choice for professional-quality Asian cooking at home.

## Description

Our lightweight cast iron cookware offers excellent heat distribution and responsive temperature control without the weight and discomfort of traditional cast iron cookware. Perfect for cooking any kind of Chinese inspired dish. Includes a riveted stainless steel heat resistant handle. Pre-seasoned cooking surface with silicone coated exterior for rust prevention and oven safe use. Perfect for cooking any kind of Asian inspired dishes

Review: More than value for money - The “EXCELSTEEL 13” Super Lightweight Cast Iron Chinese Wok” is not exactly super lightweight, but it is lightweight for me. Woks must have some weight to it for stability, especially if it is to be used for frying. The construction is sturdy. The rivets are firm. It sits well on the stove and the handle is just the correct angle so that it is easy to pour things out. The 13” diameter refers to the outer diameter of the rim of the wok. It arrived pre-seasoned. The inside surface did have some roughness. Looks like it was machined in a lathe machine and that left some rough edges. I used soap and copper scrubber to scrub the inside well. Then I washed it off well. Then I applied oil and let it sit on the stove for about two hours. This allowed the oil to burn into a layer of black carbon rich residue. I have used it for frying and it was very convenient. I have seen no hint of rust and one will not see it if cared for properly. One must remember, this is cast iron, and one must know how to care for a cast iron utensil. I do not plan on putting it in the dishwasher unless absolutely necessary. For the price, it is a very good wok. Overall, I am satisfied with it. Attached herewith are some pictures.
Review: The perfect alternative to stainless and carbon steel - It is a bit heavy, but I love the way it browns my stir fry veggies. I have been using vintage, heirloom cast iron for many years, but found those pans were not good on my glass top range. This one seems better suited, as the bottom is entirely flat, with no ridge. The proportions are perfect for my range, and the sides are high enough to minimize oil splatter, but not so high as to compromise the cook surface. For me the proportions of the flat bottom and the moderately sloping sides is perfect. It is lighter weight than traditional cast iron, and the helper handle is a great addition. I have used ii in the oven to bake puff pancakes, and it worked fine. I treat it like my old cast iron - washing with warm water, a scrubbie sponge and no soap. I always dry with a paper towel and lightly season it with oil while it is still warm from washing.

## Features

- Pre-seasoned
- 50% lighter vs. traditional cast iron
- Safe to use in the oven

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0010DEQMY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #406,921 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #766 in Woks & Stir-Fry Pans |
| Brand | EXCELSTEEL |
| Capacity | 5 Quarts |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gas |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (708) |
| Date First Available | November 30, 2007 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00878201005199 |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Is Oven Safe | Yes |
| Item Weight | 4.8 pounds |
| Item model number | 519 |
| Manufacturer | Cook Pro |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Product Care Instructions | Oven Safe |
| Product Dimensions | 13 x 3.25 x 22 inches |
| Shape | wok |
| Special Feature | Oven Safe |
| UPC | 878201005199 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** EXCELSTEEL
- **Capacity:** 5 Quarts
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Cast Iron
- **Special Feature:** Oven Safe

## Images

![13" Super Lightweight Cast Iron Chinese Wok - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HUB0lT8vL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I need to scrub off any protective film and then season it or is it ready to be used out of the box?**
A: It is naturally seasoned...nothing you have to scrub off.  Out of box - wash wok and ready to wok.  Do not soak wok and always dry immediately after washing.  Try not to wash with liquid dishwasher detergent because you want to build up a nice patina, and wok will become naturally nonstick (like cast-iron skillets).  Wash with hot water and dry. Do not air dry and do not wash wok in dishwasher.   The Wok Shop

**Q: I bought mine from Walmart, paid $50 for it, have not used it once.  I was wiping it down and black kept coming off onto the rag. Now it looks rusted.**
A: Since the wok is cast-iron, just season it like you do cast-iron skillets.  Was the wok with hot water, (don't worry about the paper towel being grey or "soiled" when you wipe dry.  Coat in and out of wok lightly with cooking oil, veg. oil, or peanut oil or best is flaxseed oil.  Place in oven upside down and bake for about an hour at 400 degrees.  Wok will season and have a nice patina.  Let cool in oven, remove, place on stove and stir fry a handful of onions until charred rubbing and tossing up and against the sides.  Discard onions, wipe wok, wash with hot water and good to go.  The wok is iron, not toxic or harmful.  The more you wok, the better and more season the wok becomes. Enjoy. The Wok Shop

**Q: When I wipe the wok with towel, there is always black stuff, and when I cook vegetables, they all turn back, what could be the issue?**
A: I have had this wok for about 2 months, and I still get black residue on wiping it with a paper towel. I have not used soap; I wiped it as instructed. I've even put it in the oven for an hour at 400F. Simply saying don't worry is not a good enough response. Is this safe, and why? We have black iron skillets, and they season well.

**Q: does this wok works with induction cooktop?**
A: Yes, it works well with induction cooktop.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than value for money
*by M***H on October 21, 2023*

The “EXCELSTEEL 13” Super Lightweight Cast Iron Chinese Wok” is not exactly super lightweight, but it is lightweight for me. Woks must have some weight to it for stability, especially if it is to be used for frying. The construction is sturdy. The rivets are firm. It sits well on the stove and the handle is just the correct angle so that it is easy to pour things out. The 13” diameter refers to the outer diameter of the rim of the wok. It arrived pre-seasoned. The inside surface did have some roughness. Looks like it was machined in a lathe machine and that left some rough edges. I used soap and copper scrubber to scrub the inside well. Then I washed it off well. Then I applied oil and let it sit on the stove for about two hours. This allowed the oil to burn into a layer of black carbon rich residue. I have used it for frying and it was very convenient. I have seen no hint of rust and one will not see it if cared for properly. One must remember, this is cast iron, and one must know how to care for a cast iron utensil. I do not plan on putting it in the dishwasher unless absolutely necessary. For the price, it is a very good wok. Overall, I am satisfied with it. Attached herewith are some pictures.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect alternative to stainless and carbon steel
*by S***E on April 17, 2016*

It is a bit heavy, but I love the way it browns my stir fry veggies. I have been using vintage, heirloom cast iron for many years, but found those pans were not good on my glass top range. This one seems better suited, as the bottom is entirely flat, with no ridge. The proportions are perfect for my range, and the sides are high enough to minimize oil splatter, but not so high as to compromise the cook surface. For me the proportions of the flat bottom and the moderately sloping sides is perfect. It is lighter weight than traditional cast iron, and the helper handle is a great addition. I have used ii in the oven to bake puff pancakes, and it worked fine. I treat it like my old cast iron - washing with warm water, a scrubbie sponge and no soap. I always dry with a paper towel and lightly season it with oil while it is still warm from washing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great wok!
*by G***D on March 7, 2020*

This is real cast iron (see the fine casting grain on the back of the wok.) The slightly rough spiral pattern on the inside of the wok is from the grinding/cutting tooling used to shape & thin the casting. It leaves a pattern that will hold a buildup of seasoning; I found it easy to apply and bake (325 deg for one hour) on a first coat of seasoning, after giving a hard scrubbing with a copper-clad scouring pad. The interior is now a gleaming black. The relatively thin-walled casting makes a good compromise between durability, heat-distribution, and handling. I'm an old dude with old-man arms, and I have no problem lifting this wok by its long handle. It's much easier to shake, lift, and flip than anything thicker and heavier. Those who complained about black residue coming off on wiping cloths don't realize that was iron oxide from the cast iron, and is harmless. After a thorough seasoning, that oxide will be sealed in place. Now I use a stiff-bristle brush and warm water to clean the interior after cooking, followed with a light coat of peanut or canola oil after warming and drying the wok. I'm able to pick up the wok using the long, tubular handle, and shake/stir food easily. I've not found it to get too hot to handle; perhaps those who complain about the handle are using a larger gas burner with flames rising up the sides of the wok, and reaching the handle. All in all, this is my first cast-iron wok, and I love it. I can turn up the heat, do true flash-heat stir fry and not worry about non-stick coating toxic problems (like my earlier aluminum non-stick bowl-shaped skillets). This was a great purchase and I thank all the earlier reviewers who gave honest, thumbs-up reviews of this product. UPDATE: (23 April 2020) My opinion of this cast-iron wok is even better now that I've used it for a couple of months. I've fixed stir-fry meals, a stew, some frozen heat-n-eat meals, and several diced potatoes and eggs breakfasts in it. I was worried that eggs would stick badly. They didn't. The original seasoning is working well. I cook with peanut oil for high temperature as needed. This wok cleans very easily with a stiff-bristle brush and water, followed by a brief heating and a wipedown with an oiled paper towel pad. As far as the black residue that some folks complain about, there's only the slightest trace of it now with an oiled wipedown, and it is iron oxide, totally harmless. In the good old cast iron Dutch oven and skillet days, folks considered the iron oxide a great source of dietary iron--a benefit. Again, if anything happened to this wok, I'd immediately order another of the same make.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*