A 14-inch wok is ideal for cooking pasta noodles. The wok's generous size can accommodate up to 2 pounds of pasta noodles. Its broad opening easily fits 12-inch long dried pasta noodles without breaking them. The water remains contained, preventing boil-overs and making it more manageable. Moreover, stirring noodles during cooking to avoid sticking is easier in a wok than in a pan.
Ingredients and equipment
2 lbs. spaghetti pasta noodles
A large strainer/bowl with cold water or ice water
Steps
Fill the wok with cold water until it's about 80% full.
Fill the strainer or bowl with cold water to roughly 80% capacity.
Heat the water in the wok until it boils.
Add the pasta noodles to the wok.
Use tongs to ensure the noodles are submerged in the water.
Stir the noodles with the tongs every 15 seconds to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the wok.
Refer to the instructions for the recommended boiling time for the noodles.
Begin checking the noodles' texture and doneness about 2 minutes before the suggested time.
Cook the noodles to al dente, firm but not hard.
Use the tongs to move the noodles to the strainer or bowl with cold water.
Employ the spider strainer to transfer any remaining loose noodles.
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