Step by step instruction
How to season the wok? There is no sole correct way.
Turn the stove's exhaust fan on high and/or open a window.
- Place the wok on the stove over high heat
- Rotate the wok to heat the surface evenly
- Turn off the heat and let the wok cool down for 1 to 2 minutes
- Pour oil into the wok and heat the pan again. Reduce the heat when the oil starts smoking
- Using a paper towel, swirl the oil around the wok for 1 to 2 minutes
- Turn the heat off and let the wok cool down for 1 to 2 minutes
- Wipe the excess oil out with a paper towel
- Wash both sides of the wok with hot soapy water, using a sponge
- Chop some garlic, chives (spring onion) and/or ginger
- Turn the stove's exhaust fan on high and/or open a window. Place the wok on the stove over high heat
- Heat the wok to a high temperature, then add 2 or 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Add the chopped ingredients and stir-fry for about 5 minutes over low to medium heat (oil should be smoking slightly)
- Using a spatula, spread the ingredients up the sides of the wok to the top of the pan. If the mixture becomes dry, add more oil
- After 5 to 10 minutes, remove the pan from the heat, let it cool, and discard the ingredients
- Wash the wok in warm water without detergent and wipe it dry with a paper towel
- Your wok is now ready for use!