Electric-powered woks are very versatile. You can cook almost any dish you can think of as long as the dish does not require high heat of more than 400 degrees Fahrenheit as this the maximum limit of many electric woks. Some of the most common cooking techniques you can use with an electric wok are stir fry, boiling, frying, sautéing, braising and simmering. The best thing about using an electric wok is that it generally requires less oil than a regular pan or wok.