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Seasoning a Wok

A guide to seasoning a new carbon steel wok for non-stick cooking.

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Chinese
medium
24 min
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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 19 min
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J. Kenji López-Alt
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Ingredients
  • •2 Eggsfor testing non-stick surface
  • •Saltto taste
  • •Oilfor seasoning and cooking
Instructions
  1. 1

    Wash the wok with soap and a scrubby sponge to remove the machine oil coating.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Heat the wok over a gas flame until it is very hot and starts to change color.

    10 min

  3. 3

    Rub a thin layer of oil over the entire surface of the wok.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Wipe out excess oil with a clean paper towel, leaving a thin layer.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Preheat the wok again before cooking.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Add oil and swirl to coat the wok.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Add scrambled eggs and cook, ensuring they do not stick.

    2 min

Equipment Needed
Wok
Gas stove
Sponge
Paper towel

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