A bowl-shaped cookware is a type of cooking vessel that is shaped like a bowl. The most common type of bowl-shaped cookware is the wok, which is a round-bottomed cooking pan originating from China. Woks are used for stir-frying, steaming, deep-frying, poaching, boiling, and braising. They are also used to make soups and stews. Woks are made from various materials such as cast iron, carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.