Comments on: How to season a wok- a simple method that works! https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/ Asian Food Recipes and Techniques Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:23:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 By: AC https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32845 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:23:36 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32845 You wrote about cast iron woks having good heat capacity. While that’s true for thick western style cast iron cookware, your wok is the thinner Asian style wok. It’s going to perform similarly to a carbon steel wok and not hold heat very well.

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By: KP Kwan https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32595 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 01:34:24 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32595 In reply to SC.

You can use the same method, but the initial (first time when new) may need to repeat a few times to get it ready. Thereafter, you can use the same method for maintenance.

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By: SC https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32594 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:53:08 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32594 I bought a carbon steel wok online. Can this method be used to season carbon steel woks?

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By: KP Kwan https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32556 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:33:23 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32556 In reply to Jimmy.

If those black woks are heavy, most likely, that is cast iron wok. But, again, you can verify with the shop owner.
The material of the wok has little relation to our health. Some people mentioned that there would be a trace amount of iron release into the food each time you cook with cast iron wok and is good for anemic people. However, I have not seen solid studies to support that statement.

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By: KP Kwan https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32555 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:29:36 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32555 In reply to Pall.

If you have a new wok, you have to heat it until it smokes for a longer period. I assume it is the cast iron wok (black color). Then, do as mentioned in the article, but you need to repeat a few times. The surface will become shiny and smooth eventually. It takes a few times of heating up, then cool to get this shinning effect. After that, you can use it as usual and do the seasoning just once after each cooking.

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By: Jimmy https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32554 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:32:05 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32554 Hi Mr Kwan,

What about those black woks sold in Chinese shops? What caused the black colour? Is it healthy? Is it non-stick? Does it need seasoning?

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By: Pall https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32553 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:54:59 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32553 I have a brand new iron wok which I bought from Penang, Malaysia. How do I make it black.

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By: KP Kwan https://www.tasteasianfood.com/season-a-wok/comment-page-1/#comment-32552 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 03:39:14 +0000 https://tasteasianfood.com/?p=26053#comment-32552 Hi, this is KP Kwan. I am happy to see you in this comment area, as you have read through my recipe. I am happy to reply to any questions and comments as soon as possible.

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