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Sanji's Seafood Fried Rice
Bento & Rice Dishes · Easy
14-Inch Carbon Steel Wok
Recommended for fried rice & stir-fries
Used in 1 recipe on Anime Food Lab
Round-bottom or flat-bottom carbon steel wok for Baratie-style fried rice — high heat, quick tosses, and the wok hei aroma Sanji's seafood rice depends on.
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A carbon steel wok is the Baratie move for Sanji-style fried rice — high heat, quick tosses, and room to sear cold rice without steaming. Cast iron is too heavy to flip constantly; a 14-inch flat-bottom wok fits most home burners with a wok ring if needed.
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Buying guide
Sanji-style seafood fried rice needs high heat and constant tossing — a 14-inch (36 cm) carbon steel wok is the right tool, not a heavy cast iron skillet that holds heat but lacks maneuverability.
Budget pick: hammered carbon steel flat-bottom wok with a long wooden handle — sits stable on gas or electric coils; add a wok ring if the base is round.
Premium pick: pre-seasoned craft wok (Town Cutler, Made In, traditional hand-hammered imports) plus a lid for steaming if you cook beyond fried rice.
A large stainless sauté pan works in a pinch — you will not get the same wok hei, but keep the burner high and work in batches so the rice sears instead of steaming.
Care
Season a new carbon steel wok by scrubbing factory oil, drying on a burner, and oiling until the surface bronzes — follow manufacturer notes for pre-coated pans. After cooking, rinse with hot water and a bamboo brush; avoid harsh soap on well-seasoned steel. Dry completely on low heat, rub with a thin layer of neutral oil, and store where it will not rust. Flat-bottom woks can warp if shocked with cold water while screaming hot.