A wok made with carbon-steel and is light in weight. It can be cooked on very high heat and retains that high heat for long, giving you that smoky flavor right in the comfort of your own kitchen. You can cook veggies on high which is perfect for stir-fry. Having said that, you can certainly use a stainless steel frying pan. Do not use non-stick as you will ruin the pan with high heat cooking.