Bowl-shaped pan

Answer:

WOK

Hint:

This versatile cookware is essential in Asian cuisine and often used for stir-frying over high heat.

Explanation:

A "bowl-shaped pan" directly describes a wok, which is a versatile round-bottomed cooking pan commonly used in Asian cuisine. The clue is straightforward with no wordplay—it simply names the pan’s distinctive shape. Woks are deep and curved, making them ideal for stir-frying, steaming, and other quick-cooking methods. If you’ve seen one in a kitchen or restaurant, the shape is unmistakable.

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