• Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz
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    Even a rocket engine style wok burner isn’t going to put 8000 watts of power into the pan, restaurant induction stoves are kinda crazy, and can absolutely get the wok hei reaction.

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      But $$$ and rental apartments are a thing. I have a gas stove here and am happy with it, if I’m ever in a position to own my own place and have the money I might consider induction

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        Be careful, tons of induction stoves are just garbage. Even if they’re expensive. Don’t buy until you try a specific model. Test to make sure 1. The heating area is the correct size, and not a little circle in the center. 2. The max power boils water fast. 3. Low power is actually low power not “heat super hot for 2 seconds, then turn off for 8”.

        Induction oven companies, esp LG will straight up lie about induction oven’s specs.

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          Thanks for the info. Gas is great but also quite directly reliant on non-renewables so that’s a point. But either are great to cook with