hei
Noun
Meaning
hei (plural heis)
Alternative spelling of he (Hebrew letter)
Phrases with the word
Examples
A good wok has wok hei; a direct translation is 2wok thermal radiation”, or more metaphorically “breath of the wok”, which is how well it transfers heat from the wok metal to the food.
But China's Communist Party doesn't have a monopoly on the art of the thick and black, or "hou hei xue".
As they necessarily lack the carbonizing or seasoning of the classic steel or iron wok, non-stick woks do not impart the distinctive taste or sensation of "wok hei."
Aside from flavour, there is also the texture of the cooked items and smell involved that describes wok hei.
In Hei Bai’s case, the Winter Solstice combined with Hei Bai’s connection to the forest to allow for easy movement between realms.
During a Deloitte audit of Awanuiārangi, Grant submitted falsified attendance sheets to represent that some of these students had attended Hei Manaaki sessions.