A stainless steel wok stand (also known as a wok ring) is an essential kitchen tool designed to stabilize round-bottom woks on modern flat stovetops. It prevents the wok from tipping or sliding during vigorous stir-frying and helps concentrate high heat at the base of the pan. When choosing a stand, the general rule of thumb is that the wok ring should be roughly 4 inches smaller than the diameter of your wok