Wok hei in a bottle. Is it possible? 

Wok hei is elusive. The smoky, deeply savory aroma and flavor that permeate a plate of Beef Chow Fun or stir-fried greens are created in fleeting moments while managing a wok set over intense heat. But what if you could hack the process by distilling “the breath of the wok” into a condiment that can approximate the aroma and flavor of dish stir-fried by an expert? 

Well, let us introduce you to our Instant Wok Hei!

The premise is simple: Smoke out your kitchen once, so you don’t have to smoke it out again for a while. The oil combines many of the base flavors of classic stir-fries—plenty of alliums, a touch of soy sauce—with a little boost from liquid smoke. Using controlled and sustained combustion, we can generate that iconic smoke and char flavor, along with the all-important volatile aromatic compounds. 

Add just a spoonful of this condiment to your favorite stir-fry or rice dish, and you’ve got instant takeout vibes—with zero delivery fees and no smoke detector incidents.