You’ve Been Using a Wok Wrong! The Secret to Better Stir-Fries with Eleanor Hoh

Are you using your wok correctly?Eleanor Hoh, better known as the Wok Star, joins Dr. Abang Brian to reveal what most home cooks misunderstand about wok cooking. They explore how to choose, season and care for a wok; why heat and BTUs matter; what creates wok hei; and the mistakes that may be holding back your stir-fries.Eleanor also shares her journey Hong Kong to the United States, how food helped her build community, and how the wok became central to her life and work.🎁 Listen to the episode, then visit @hungryimmigrant on Instagram for your chance to win a Wok Star Kit worth $159+. Giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 19, 2026. US only. Terms and conditions apply.Follow @wokstar, @hungryimmigrant and @abangbrian on Instagram.The Hungry Immigrant celebrates the people, stories and food traditions shaping Asian food culture around the world.