Seasoning A New Wok (Like A Professional) Carbon Steel Wok

[@marcelfrancisco2675]

I seasoned my new hammered carbon steel wok in 15 minutes for $5.00!!! I took it to the local Chinese Restaurant and asked them if they would professionally season it for me. It took him 15 minutes and charged me $5.00!!!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great idea to take your wok to a Chinese Restaurant and having them season your wok. The high heat from a commercial gas burner does a real good job of seasoning a wok. I reseasoned one of my woks on a commercial gas burner where I volunteer at a mission gospel. I'll be posting that video soon. That $5.00 you spent is well worth it. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@StevieC65]

What a great idea! I’m going to do that.

[@-CrampedStyle-]

This is the best idea ever. Screw every other video on "seasoning your wok." Where do you live? I want to get a sense of if I can expect the same $5 charge.

[@leovanjulius8476]

Heeyyy.. good idea.. waiting to season it while eating noodle n fish balls.. hmm.. what a time to save...

[@nicolebooker4015]

Damn I hate I didn’t read this before doing mine smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@timwellchalfield316]

When it starts with "This is the Chinese cooking channel called Chinese Cooking Channel," you know stuff is about to be explained THOROUGHLY. ... and it was. This was really helpful for someone like me who didn't understand why my new carbon-steel wok was, shall we say, underperforming. Thanks for the enlightening video!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You're very welcome. That's probably the best compliment of my intro. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Wishing you all the best in your cooking adventures.

[@leeannlyons9476]

I’ve seen so many people say you can’t season this material and I’m like what?! My wok that is this same material came with instructions to season it and not cook with it til I do

[@elecktronbluegirl]

Brought to you by the Department of Redundancy Department..

[@Cypeq]

Looks easy, like a wok in the park.

[@markwhitfield6781]

You hit wok bottom with that joke.

[@TheDarrenthorne]

Mark Whitfield wok are you both talking about, I'm not sure wok you mean?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Not quite as easy as a walk in the park. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking!

[@letitbe978]

how long to season wok?

[@BretM]

Damn you were a year ahead of me.

[@thegreenknight2658]

Thanks for this. Just ordered my first carbon steel wok. I'm sick and tired of buying expensive non stick woks that don't stand up to high temperatures. I have a wok burner on my gas oven hob so it should be easy to season, I hope. Best wishes from across the pond.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear you bought a carbon steel wok. Your gas wok burner will be great for stir fry. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking!

[@genepark6923]

Two days ago I dug an old steel pow wok. Over time it had not aged well. I scored it with a soapy steel wool to get the worst encrustation removed. It was time to clean the oven. I have an old cast iron griddle that over the years needed to be returned just iron. I put both of them into the oven upside down and cycled the automatic oven cleaning programme. When done I removed the wok. It was a basic dark grey steel. I washed it and some ash came awe at. I oiled it lightly and put into a 475F oven for ½ hour. It came black. Washed in water, put tablespoon of oil in it after heating the wok. Added 2 beaten eggs and they slid around like they were glass.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I like your technique to recondition your wok and cast iron griddle. I have never used an oven for conditioning but the way you did it seems like a fantastic method. You get more even conditioning of the surfaces. Thanks for sharing your technique and thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@goosehonk3658]

Thank you for making this video. I recently picked up a carbon steel wok at Aldi for only $15, and I'm excited to start using it.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear. Wishing you all the best in your wok cooking adventures.

[@set3777]

But Aldi 35mm Carbon Steel Wok is advertised as NON-STICK.

[@Justin-lf1fs]

Is this a Chinese cooking channel?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, it's a Chinese cooking channel called Chinese Cooking Channel. I hope it's easy to remember. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@danoldsbb4558]

what kind of food do you cook?

[@bazzaah]

Thanks! How do you care for your wok?

[@zuramursula6231]

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[@joshuaszeto]

I'm Chinese in search of a chinese cooking channel. Are you sure this is the right chinese cooking channel for the chinese who want to cook chinese food? I kid i kid

[@blaqfish]

Thank you for the information on using coconut oil ! I learn so much from your channel Sir.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Basically most oils with a high set point can be used, except olive oil. All the best in your Chinese cooking. Thanks for checking out my video.

[@loraleiffxi]

I like how often you respond to comments!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I enjoy getting feedback from viewers and I appreciate the support of all my viewers. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@lynnleavitt478]

Thanks to this video I just seasoned my wok I purchased over six months ago. I did it indoors on a gas stove, but used a propane torch to speed up the process by heating the sides with it and I only had to rotate the wok without having to hold it at an angle to heat the sides. It worked beautifully and the fan above the stove did a great job of removing the smoke without setting off the smoke detector. I used corn oil twice then sauteed a chopped onion and to my surprise, it didn't stick at all. Gonna make chicken fried rice tomorrow now that I have the proper equipment. Thank you for your guidance and making my experience fast and easy.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Thanks for sharing your method of seasoning a wok. I found a rusty wok on Craigslist. I will be re seasoning it using the oven, propane torch, electric stove and gas stove. Any tips do you have for using the propane torch? I have used an industrial propane torch for cooking, but not for seasoning a wok. Thanks for sharing your method and thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@lynnleavitt478]

@@ChineseCookingChannel With the wok on the burner set on high, I waited until the bottom got very hot and started smoking a little. I lit the torch and held the flame on the bottom until it got very hot, then slowly moved it around not skipping any areas. The outside coating actually would catch fire in the spot where the flame was touching inside the wok. I kept going around until finished. It was fairly easy. There are videos on KZbin showing how to save old and rusty cast iron pots and pans. You may want to get some ideas there if interested.

[@Zamode68]

I’m having a hard time getting the sides of my wok to change from brown to blue. I had it about almost a half an hour on my stove top and then took it out on the grill, heated up a little bit better but the sides are still brown. I called my local Chinese restaurant and they won’t do it. What’s next please?

[@joshuaabbott7831]

Thank you for the video. Once you have gone through this process and cooked a meal with your newly seasoned wok, how do you clean it? Just with warm water or can you use washing liquid too?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Some people say you should only clean a carbon steel wok with water only. I have used a mild liquid soap before but now only using water most of the time. I usually add a little liquid soap if I stir fry something with cornstarch added to the sauce. Either way, after you dry the wok, rub a little cooking oil over the surface to prevent it from rusting. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@jeffstanhope4335]

just did this with my brand new matfer skillet (minus the veg scrap-stirfry) and it totally did the trick. lots of crazy methods online, glad i found one i like

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear you had good results seasoning your new wok. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Wishing you many delicious meals using your wok.

[@WayneRogersOutdoors]

This comment is directed at the viewer, and NOT the channel because I can see he did a great job but never mentioned one important tip in this process. Great video Chinese Cooking Channel! I just bought a camping/backpacking wok and will season today, so I wanted to make sure there wasn't something special about wok seasoning I needed to know first. Thanks for the upload! To the viewer: A wok will develop seasoning on its own as you use it, however, if you want to do a base seasoning like this ( highly recommended ) and season a wok, carbon steel, or even cast iron, any pan for that matter, a griddle, etc, you do NOT use that much oil. You use a very thin coat. You may not be able to tell in the video but he did wipe the excess off before putting the wok back on the flame to season. There should be no oil running in streaks inside the pan. This causes pooling and leads to a very uneven seasoning. ( Possibly a grease fire! YIKES! ) Rub the oil in, wiping OFF the excess, so that there are no runs and no puddles or pools just like painting your walls with house paint. No one wants paint streaks running down their walls from applying too much paint. No runs! Nice and even. You may have to do a good number of applications to get it to your desired level of seasoning but it will be a professional-quality seasoning when you are finally done. Be patient.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Very good summary Wayne. Thanks for sharing.

[@imnitguy]

I just followed your process on my new Souped Up Recipes WOK and then cooked a half an onion and nothing stuck. Thanks for the video!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You're very welcome. Overall, how do you like her wok? Is it a large or small wok? Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@imnitguy]

@@ChineseCookingChannel I paid $39 on amazon - It seasoned beautifully and I made Mandy's chicken fried rice last night. I wiped and burned off the oil 4-5 times using my indoor range (it exhausts to the outside through the roof) and I ended up with a slick black surface all around. I'd say it is a very good wok in spite of the low price. Wish I could post a pic of it glistening on my range top now. :) Specifications: Diameter - 12.5 inches Weight - 3.3 lbs Wok Material - Carbon Steel Handle Material - Beech Lid Material - Fir Wood Package Included: Carbon Steel Wok Wooden lid Metal spatula User Manual 2 Year Warranty: Problems with your purchase that are not due to improper use? We’ve got you covered. Every purchase comes with a 2 year limited warranty. No forms to sign, just save your purchase information and it will be taken care of.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

@@imnitguy Thanks for your update. It seems like good value. Happy cooking

[@jackp9589]

You sound like Christopher Wok In

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Haha. Thanks. He's a good actor, in my opinion. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@generalzzodd595]

I have a fever,and the cure is...MORE COW BELL!😋

[@Guapogiboy]

I’m glad I watched this I have parrots at home and when I fired up the wok I got it smoked a lot. I will try washing the oil out first. Then probably season it outside.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear you're thinking about the health of your parrots. Even though you some people use the portable stove like the one I have in this video, the manufacturer advised not to use the portable stove inside.

[@michaeltreadwell777]

I have a Spun Steel WOK that my parents bought me 40 years ago. Earlier in the year I aquired an old cast iron frying pan and put it in LYE to clean it. It came out great, but stupidly, I decided to put my WOK in it to clean it too. HOW STUPID WASI ! All those years of seasoning GONE ! Anyway, I've just watched your video, and gone and re seasoned my WOK as you said - BRILLIANT :-) I'll NEVER clean it again in LYE ! Thanks for your video, and saving my WOK !

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Good to hear your wok survived the lye. Wishing you many more years of cooking delicious meals in your wok. Thanks for checking out my video.

[@damonlord5850]

Thanks for a great video!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

My pleasure! Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@PeterTeal77]

Beautiful. Thank you Chinese Cooking Channel for giving me advice about Chinese Cooking techniques on your channel.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking.

[@deweys]

Did you just cook a salad?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, I only had lettuce in the fridge. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@kyleparrot11]

Hahaha, I am laughing hard as lol

[@KubotaBXathome]

Thanks Dan, just performed on my wife’s new wok, she loves it!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear you seasoned your wife's new wok. I'm sure she will do some great cooking with it. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

I will be ordering a cast iron wok from The Wok Shop in China soon... this seasoning method will work just as well on that, I'm sure. Thx for sharing!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have only used a cast iron frying pan but I have heard cast iron woks work pretty good. I'm interest in how your seasoning of you cast iron wok turns out. I might one day buy a cast iron wok. I have seen them in our chinatown. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@chrisrud5158]

Nice job on this video, always looking for more tips and tricks on seasoning my Iron/Steel and Cast Iron cookware. I'll be sharing this one, thanks!

[@chrisrud5158]

+Chris Rud I am curious how you feel about using steel utensils in a nicely seasoned wok or pan, I see people that only use non metallic tools, and others that say either way is fine.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

+Chris Rud I only used steel utensils on a carbon steel wok. Even if you scratch it, the carbon will form over the scratches very quickly. I bought a steel utensil on sale one time. It only cost $2 but the edge was very sharp so it scratched the wok for the first month. It left a lot of scratches but after about a month, the edge became dull and no longer put scratches in the wok. The wok is fine now.

[@GuyAfro3000]

got a wok a while ago but it kept sticking, wish i found your video earlier. will definitely be doing this when i get the chance

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear. Check out my other wok maintenance videos on this channel and on my other KZbin channel under my name, "Dan Seto". After awhile, you'll have a non-stick that you can maintain with little effort. The only thing to remember is to oil your wok after each time you cook. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Wishing you all the best in the New Year.

[@MyDogmatix]

Thanks for this video. I’m glad I watched it before seasoning this wok. We don’t have a gas job, would a bbq work?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have never used a bbq for seasoning a wok but it can be done if it is hot enough and has a cover so you can put the wok inside. Also if you have a regular electric stove, you can use the coils to season your wok or you can stick your wok in the oven. Anytime you stick your wok in your oven or covered bbq, make sure you take off the handle if it is made of wood. I wil be making a video on seasoning a wok in an electric oven in the future, but in the meantime, there are videos on KZbin using this method. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Wishing you all the best in your wok cooking adventures!!!

[@MyDogmatix]

@@ChineseCookingChannel thank you for your response. My wife and I have an electric stove, so your comments on this are very much appreciated.🙂. We will watch your other videos for other cooking ideas!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

@@MyDogmatix The electric stove might not do as good a job as a gas stove. Don't worry about. Just keep on cooking. There are other videos on cleaning and reconditioning a wok you might want to check out. Also I have another KZbin channel under "Dan Seto" which you can also check out. Wishing you all the best in the New Year.

[@luibocauto2975]

What is better iron wok or stainless wok?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have used an iron frying pan but not an iron wok. Before the iron woks were heavier but now I think they can make them lighter. Also iron woks don't cool off as fast. Stainless steel wok is harder to make non-stick but a carbon steel wok will be non-sticky eventually. I just like a carbon steel wok because it gives food a carbon seared flavour. I'm not really sure if I answered your question. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@luibocauto2975]

@@ChineseCookingChannel thanks for the reply and knowlegede

[@pxv2005]

Where to buy this wok?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

This is a "Dexam" brand of wok. If you check under this video, I have a link for my"Chinese Cooking Accessory Guide". It's basically a link to Amazon. I list some woks that be bought on Amazon, including this wok. However, sometimes the companies are discontinued for some products. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@malaysiaindigo6329]

I was looking for tiny home videos and idek how I got here but I’m not complaining either 🧐

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Welcome to my channel. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@kennethbarnes2297]

Do you have to season the wok every time you have to use it. And when you have cooked how do you properly clean. I’m a novice at the moment here in sunny England but love Asian cooking

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

No, you do not have to season a wok every time you use it. I use a Chinese bamboo brush to clean my wok after every time I cook. I just use water but some people use a mild soap, such as dish washing soap. Rub about a tablespoon of cooking oil with a paper napkin over the wok after every time you use the wok. When the wok is new, it will take a few months before a black patina, non- sticky surface will form. Once that happens, you will hardly need to season the wok. On a new wok, you might need to season the wok maybe every few weeks. Check out the attached video on how to season a wok when the wok surface becomes rough in texture: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5TJcmZtrauYldk Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

[@sandybbeach]

You went from a round bottom, larger wok, with support handle - to this smaller, flat bottom wok, without support handle. Which size and shape is your preference and why? Is that support handle that helpful? Tks!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

My large wok with support handle is also flat bottom because I use it mostly on electric coil stove. The support handle is handy to have, but I don't use it that much. I usually grab the long handle with both hands if the food inside is heavy. The large wok is 14 inches. The small wok is 10 inches. The small wok is better suited for cooking for 1 person, and may be 2 people if the food portion cooked is a small amount. There is also a 12 inch wok , which gives more room. I like the 14 inch wok, because it make it easier to stir fry large amounts of food. My 14 inch is fairly heavy, so it''s hard to flip food with 1 hand. But I still prefer the 14 wok for most cooking. Thanks for your question. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@kowalski363]

Great video

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Thanks very much. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@imgee7620]

Just found your channel. Thanks for showing how to season a wok. What size is the new wok?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

It's a 10 inch wok, usually good for 1 to 2 people. The 12 inch wok is more suitalbe for 2 to 3 people. The 14 inch wok is more suitable for 3 to 4 people. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Take care and stay safe.

[@imgee7620]

Chinese Cooking Channel Thanks! Stay safe as well.

[@MrSridharMurthy]

Thanks for the expert advice!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You're very welcome. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking!

[@grawakendream8980]

do you mean you recommend doing this process three times before you first use it to cook? also wha's the spray at 8:00?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Normally if you have a high heat gas stove, you can just season your wok once. With the portable stove, I needed to do it 3 times. The oil I put in is just cooking oil, such as peanut oil, corn oil or canola oil. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@TheLunablackheart]

This is crazy. My family has been using woks even since I was a kid. I think the reason why is cos it's a big pan-pot so it can fit a lot in for cooking and our other pans aren't that big. Not in my entire life have I learnt about seasoning a wok. This is crazy that this is a think I never learnt about!!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Actually, if you keep using your carbon steel wok, it does not need seasoning. The surface will just keep on building by itself. So you have been doing it right all along. For people who buy a new wok, it's just nice to keep the surface smooth for the first little while. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@taanu6104]

Is it ok to season it inside the house? Will there be too much smoke? I don’t have an outside stove.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You can season your wok inside the house if you have an electric stove. It's just a little harder to season a wok using the electric stove. If you have a gas stove in your kitchen, you can also season your wok. The portable stove in this video has a warning that it is only to be used for outside cooking. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@buggzo]

What wok is that? Looks ideal for camping

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

This is a 10 inch carbon steel wok made by a company called "Dexam". It's a small wok and ity works really well with my portable stove. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@moa3008]

I’m going to go to the Walmart super center to purchase a carbon steel 14” wok sometime this year!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear. If you can, try and get a wok that is really thick, so it will last you a lifetime of cooking. I can't remember the exact thickness. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@Tyrant1717]

I started to heat my wok to do the first overall heating, but did not continue with the process. Can I just pick up from where I left off?

[@TripleAstyle1]

yes

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, for sure. If you left the wok for a long time and you see rust on it, just wipe off as much of the rust as you can with a paper towel with cooking oil on it. Then proceed as in this video on Seasoning A New Wok. Thanks for checking out my video.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Thanks for confirming this question, TripleAstyle1 A. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@cameronwornick61]

Thank you so much for making this video. About to spend my Saturday morning using your methods on my new wok.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You're very welcome. Great to hear you got a new wok. I'm sure you will love cooking with it. If you have any questions seasoning or maintaining your wok, feel free to ask. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@Deon0026yickadee]

Chinese Cooking Channel do you do this every use before and after?

[@Aki-px6qz]

Which wok material do you recommend iron or carbon steel for wok-hei in home gas top?😊 Thanku.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I like using a carbon steel wok. Carbon steel woks work very well on gas stoves. I have used an iron pan but not an iron wok. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@anandnainar3590]

Thank you for your video.. One question.. After you have burned off the coating, do you oil the surface and heat it right away, or do should one give it another wash and rinse first? Just to remove anything that has been loosen off..

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You can wash the wok with water and then rub oil again. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@pisonlee5436]

Hi, do I need to season a new non stick carbon steel wok?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You don't have to season a new carbon steel wok but it does speed it up to be nonstick. Some woks do have a protective layer when tne wok is shipped so that needs to be scrubbed off. From my understanding, more recently, some companies season their woks in the factory before shipping out. If you happen to buy a pre seasoned wok, then you can omit this seasoning step. Thqnks for chedking out my video.

[@jc1157]

Hi i dont hav a gas burner is wil it do with electric stove or bbq?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

It works with an electric stove, but it will take longer. You need to turn the wok on the side to heat on the electric coil. I haven't seasoned a wok on a bbq, but I know you can do it. I have a wok that I might try and season on a bbq this summer. hanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

I will be purchasing a new wok because I like woks better than stir fry pans.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You will really like cooking with a wok. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@ninja36inc]

i agree wok makes everything taste better

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

@@ChineseCookingChannel I now have a great 14 inch beautiful wok I enjoy cooking in.

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

@@ninja36inc Yes it loves because I love and enjoy cooking Chinese food for my lunch and dinner on my weekends off from work.

[@ninja36inc]

@@neoniahazelwood9263 I'm seasoning a wok today hard work with no gas hob

[@maurosbbq7945]

Hola from Juarez Mexico I just saw your how to season a wok video... very helpful Question, can I season a stainless steel wok over lit charcoal following your technique? I want to do stir fry over charcoal What are your thoughts? Gracias

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

When I was in Xi'an, China, I saw people cooking with a wok over charcoal. I have some videos where they demonstrate this, under Xi'an, China and Muslim Quarters in Xi'an. They were cooking from the heat of the charcoal but there was not direct contact with the charcoal. I would suggest, when you are seasoning your wok, just use the heat of the charcoal but not direct contact with the charcoal. I might try a video to recondition my wok using charcoal later in the summer. Let me know how it turns out if you are going to try seasoning your wok using charcoal. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@maurosbbq7945]

Chinese Cooking Channel Thank you for the detailed reply I will do the charcoal seasoning as you recommend not in direct contact Will let you know how it turned out Saludos from Juarez Mexico

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, please let me know how it turns out. You gave me the idea of cooking over charcoal, so I'm sure I will try it out this summer. Thanks.

[@porkulate]

This is the classic manner to season a CARBON STEEL wok and I have used it before myself with great success. Can you tell me whether or not it is necessary to season a STAINLESS STEEL wok for it to become non-stick? If the answer is YES, is this same seasoning method that you have demonstrated here in your video also appropriate to season the stainless steel variety as well? I thank you in advance for your answer. Cheers!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have heard that stainless steel can be seasoned like carbon steel. I haven't tried it yet. I saw a celebrity cook who seasoned her stainless steel fry pan. Her name is Christine Cushing. You might find the video on her KZbin channel. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@porkulate]

Thank you for your response. I will look for this video by Christine Cushing to see what she has to say. Cheers!

[@DjF1J1]

Thank you for the video and explanation. Very informative.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@MdFds1]

Hey! Good video! Could I do the heating process for a carbon steel pan in a self cleaning oven that heats up to 500C (932F)? The self cleaning cycle lasts approx. 1h 15min.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, I have heard of people seasoning a wok in an oven. I'm not sure how long it should be heated up. Also, the wooden handle ow whatever handles, should be removed first. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@nitenitenurse713]

Great video! Thank you for explaining this process! Newly subbed.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You're very welcome. Thanks for subbing. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@carltrummer9103]

Thank you !

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You're very welcome. Wishing you all the best in your wok cooking adventures.

[@loslos3175]

Hello, I started the first step of heating up the dry wok, there's a weird smell coming from it with lots of smoke, seems like I didn't wash the wok properly, is it ruined? would it be toxic to cook with it? or can I still try to wash it before adding the oil?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

First, if you have a carbon steel wok, it is not ruined. Usually there is some kind of coating on the wok when it is shipped. Use steel wool or a scrubbing brush to remove this coating. Sometimes this coating is made of plastic, so it needs to be scrubbed away. Repeat the seasoning process as in this video. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New wok.

[@loslos3175]

@@ChineseCookingChannel I bought some steel wool scrubbers and went to work on the wok haha. After I cleaned it properly, I followed your steps and it went amazing thank you so much! Thank goodness I asked instead of throwing it away because I thought I ruined it!

[@3mins30sec]

Don’t know if you still check/ respond to comments but what’s the best way to clean after each cook ?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Here is a video on cleaning a wok after cooking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHOkgp5rgdtlbbM Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@lukus_gomlegi]

Do you wash your woks after each use with detergents or do you just rinse with hot water?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Nowadays I mostly clean it with a bamboo brush and rinse with hot water. I used to wash it with mild liquid detergent, which I think is o.k. too. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Which way do you use to clean your wok?

[@lukus_gomlegi]

@@ChineseCookingChannel thanks for your answer. This is my first wok and I seasoned it the way you explained. We're not very familiar with chinese cooking here so trying to get things done from scratch.

[@tanyajones5821]

Can you use a campfire flame to season your wok? How hot is the flame from your burner?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I'm not sure if a campfire flame is hot enough to season a wok. I'll be doing a video, hopefully this summer, using barbeque charcoals to re season a wok. The flame on my portable burner is probably not the best heat to season a wok. I re seasoned this wok using the gas stove in a professional kitchen with better results. I'll be posting that video, hopefully soon. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@tanyajones5821]

Thank you

[@karenrussell9843]

Could I just confirm that you burn the wok to get the blue to black before you wipe it with oil please?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Generally it turns blue and then it becomes more of a brown colour. Yes, at this stage you put oil on the surface. The wok will turn black over time as you cook with the wok. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@judyling6488]

NICE COUNTERS!!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

It's the retro look. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@marcusyiu1715]

Thanks for sharing the video. It looked like a good wok to me. I am wondering if you can tell me what make is it or post the link at where I can purchase the same one. Many thanks!!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

The brand of the wok is "Dexam". I have seen it on Amazon. This wok is a 10 inch wok, which is fairly small. I also have a 14 inch wok, which is pretty heavy but lots of room for cooking. A 12 inch wok probably works for me, but I haven't tried cooking in one yeat. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@marcusyiu1715]

Chinese Cooking Chan Thanks very much for your prompt response! You're the best!

[@TravisSimmons]

My wok is nice and black, the sides are shiny, but the bottom looks dry, almost matte. Tonight I did fried rice and nothing really stuck until the eggs were added. Some of the rice stuck, but I think that's because it was still a little wet. Should the bottom look dry? Should I season it again? Or will I have to toss the wok and get a new one?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Just keep on using your wok. After awhile, the bottom will be hard and non-sticky. After you wash the wok each time, just rub a bit of oil over the surface. Check out some of my other videos on wok maintenance to maintain your wok. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@fdlts]

Where did you get the wok? I found most of commercial wok has protective coating(not the oil coating). THX

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

The woks that I own are the "Dexam" brand. Before you could order them on amazon but not anymore. You can probably buy them from Cooking specialty stores. If you check under my videos in the description, it will have my "Chinese Cooking Accessory Guide". In there, I recommend some woks you canorder on Amazon. You should be able to scrape off the protective coating with steel wool or a scrub pad, before you do the seasoning. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@USONOFAV]

Not sure if I could find some food scrap from the garbage to stir fry to help season the wok.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Actually, I had a poor selection of scraps I had in this video. Just save some onion skins, celery and ginger scraps for best results. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@whiskywillie]

Are there any E-woks on sale yet?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

E-woks are never on sale. They are always in high demand. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@mrskwrl]

I love how this guy uses vegetable cutoffs to season. No waste.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Thanks very much for the compliment. I also eat a lot of the odds and ends nowadays, but it doesn't look as good for cooking videos. Thanks for viewing my videos on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@hafizishak4951]

My wok is made from stainless steel, do i need to season it?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Generally you don't need to season a stainless steel wok. However, TV chef Christine Cushing, seasoned her stainless steel pan and she claims it made it non-sticky. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@notyouraveragedreamrr9606]

i had mine on high heat (gas stove and its carbon steel) but it didnt change color other than dark brown and it was smoking which im not sure its supposed to do. i added oil while it was still hot and the oil didnt stick

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

With a good quality carbon steel wok, no need to worry. If your wok didn't change color, that's still o.k. Did you scrub the protective coating off the wok before you started seasoning? Seasoning a wok helps to make it non-stick faster, but in the mean time, you can still use your wok to cook. Putting in the oil just helps to seal the wok. Once again, nothing to worry about. Start cooking with your wok, but nothing with vinegar. Vinegar will strip the coating that you are trying build on the cooking surface of the wok. Your wok will develop rough and bumpy areas. This will happen a lot with a new wok. Check out some of my other videos on cleaning and maintaining a wok. I use my woks almost every day. Even so, it took almost a year before it really began to be non- stick. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. If you have any questions along the way, please let me know. HAPPY COOKING!

[@Guapogiboy]

For certain parts close to the handle what if you use a butane torch?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

That's a very good idea to use a butane torch near the handle. I was going to do a video on reconditioning an old wok, which included using an oven, a coal barbecue and a propane torch. You could go ahead an use your butane torch near the handle,so the cololor of your wok is more even, but it's not absolutely necessary. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@RissAndCo]

I cleaned wok, and went straight to seasoning! I didn’t heat the wok first to create that blue ring! Is it ruined????

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Nothing to worry about. If it's a carbon steel wok with the proper thickness, it will be able to handle almost anything. Some woks have this step already done, so you won't see the blue ring. After using your wok for awhile, especially if it's a new wok, you will need to recondition your wok. Check out some of my other videos on Cleaning And Maintaining A Used Wok. Feel free to ask me any questions. Regardless, keep on cooking and your wok will produce some great meals for you. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@ordinaryobserver897]

Hi Can I use this method to season a fine steel 精钢 wok?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have not seasoned a stainless steel wok yet. I have heard of people successfully doing it. Check out Christine Cushing, a celebrity chef, who seasoned a stainless steel pan on her KZbin channel. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@hafizhusairi99]

it has been a few months since i bought my wok, can i still use this method? and can i make this on electric hob?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, you can still season the wok this way. You can do this once in awhile to improve your wok. I have done this on an electric wok. It is not as good but still works. You can also use your oven, but I have no experience seasoning a wok in an oven. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@lst9701]

The center of my. Wok is a lighter color, silver blue and brown. All around that however is a perfect black and brown. Any tips?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

If you continue to cook with your wok, it should turn black in the middle. I finally used a commercial gas stove to get it all evenly black. If you are cooking on an electric coil stove, it would take longer to get it black. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@fandechavalones3022]

You dont recomend using the portable stove indoors or outdoors ?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

This portable stove is made for outdoor cooking. Some people use this stove for indoor cooking, but there is a warning in the package not to use it indoors. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@julioc4978]

nice video, what portable gas burner is the one you used?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I can't remember the brand but it was one of the ones I bought at a Chinese supermarket. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@bretkaiser7355]

Thank you Mr. Seto. Excellent video that taught me a LOT. Will it hurt my seasoned wok if I use a bamboo steamer in it? I would never do that with my cast iron but I am wondering. I am new to Chinese cooking. Best wishes; I hope you are well. Regards, Bret Kaiser

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have seen people use a bamboo steamer in a wok, but I not done so myself.... but it should be no harm done. I believe you put a metal bracket on the wok and then set the bamboo steamer on it, so the bamboo steamer does not sit directly on the wok. Welcome to Chinese cooking. I'm sure you will enjoy Chinese cooking very much. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@ChrisEleam]

my wok is black how do i determine if its seasoned properly i cant see it change colors

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Some woks sold nowadays are already seasoned and already black when you buy them. So your wok won't need to change colors. A company was going to send me one of their pre-seasoned black woks but I didn't accept the free so I'm only speculating. Thanks for viewing my video.

[@matkolendler3235]

Does anyone know is it high carbon steel or mild steel can be used to make a pan or wok?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

A wok made of carbon steel will produce the sear flavor in foods called "wok hei". Both metals would probably work to make a wok, but I would suggest using the carbon steel. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@matkolendler3235]

@@ChineseCookingChannel Thank you :)

[@judyfleming6269]

Would you season a wok with a clear laquer finish the same way? Or is this just for the oil coated woks? I've heard the laquer finish is difficult to remove.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have heard carbon steel woks have a clear lacquer coating. The coating on my wok was very thin but I'm not sure if it was lacquer. I used a regular scrubber. You can use steel wool for tougher coatings. Then proceed to season the wok the way I have done in this video. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@matthewevans3718]

So do you just season a wok one time?? Then as you use it to cook it seasons more over time

[@matthewevans3718]

Oh wait you clarified my confusion a few minutes later

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

O.K. great. There's a few other videos I did on reseasoning a used wok, for special situations. For the first few years you might have to do the reseasoning a few times. After awhile, you don't have to reseason very often. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking.

[@kenshindledecker8581]

I'm assuming this is the safe and correct way to prep my carbon steel frying pans as well??

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, a carbon steel frying pan can be seasoned this way as well. I should buy one as well. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@josephandsaralee5192]

What brand wok is that? The ones I've looked at so far seem to warp under high heat during the seasoning process. I have an electric stove so flat bottomed is perfect.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have the Dexam woks. I think it's similar to the Joyce Chen woks. These woks work pretty well on electric stoves. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@charlottenewton9036]

My new wok after seasoning and wiped out with paper towel and pick up a grayish color%?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I'm assuming you have a carbon steel wok. Because it's a carbon steel wok, it will always do that. Be sure to oil your wok after each time you cook to prevent rust. Thanks for viewing my video.

[@justforlove9784]

I have a wok that is already black do I need to season it or can just use right away?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

If it has no rust, then you can probably use it right away. Still, it would be a good idea to do a light seasoning. Just heat up your wok and then wipe it with cooking oil. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking!

[@chunkymonkey55555]

Dont touch it with your thumb like i did when i did mine ! have Ice cubes ready incase.. lol Doing this is awesome! i never using teflon again!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

That's good advice. I touched a cigarette lighter in my car and it nearly burned a hole in my finger. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking!

[@Frip36]

My wok is black now on the inside bottom. Is this a problem? It was given to me. Is it still any good?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I think you are lucky because you want to get the bottom of the wok black. Over time, the bottom of the wok will turn black so it will be non sticky.... so your wok is already there. I think your wok was probably used over an electric stove. If you get access to a gas stove, you can get the sides conditioned to be more black so the wok can retain more heat but what you have will work well. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. I have a new video on reconditioning a used wok which I hope to post up soon.

[@RosaMaria-yj2jw]

Thank You!! I just ordered my first wok! can't wait to receive it and start cooking your delicious recipes! :) Thank You again!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great to hear you ordered a wok. You will enjoy using your wok. Feel free to ask me any questions. Happy cooking!

[@catherinesmyth6060]

How long does it last before the rivets loosen? I have had this problem with previous woks.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I've got 2 woks from the "Dexam" company and they both had held up pretty well. The rivets have remained firmly in place. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@cambensy655]

Where did you buy this wok

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

"Dexam" is the name of the brand of my wok. I bought my wok at a local specialty store that sold cooking supplies and equipment. You can also check in the Chinese Cooking Accessories Guide below this video. Sometimes they sell this wok Amazon. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@clarasuccess]

Wow, his Cantonese and Chinese are so accurate.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@zimemes8336]

Clara

[@MyREDTAIL]

Do what 3 times burn the Wok & keep re coating it with the Oil 3 times etc.?

[@josiecellonews]

thanks much!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You're very welcome. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@RosaMaria-yj2jw]

hello! Dan, I am new in trying to cook Chinese food and I am having a very hard time finding a wok I live in Arizona . which one would be a good one and where to buy it? Thank You! also, that it has to be 2mm? the ones I saw online are 1-1 1/2 mm.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

My 2 woks are the "Dexam" brand of wok. I'm not sure if you can order them over the internet. From what I have seen on the internet, the "Joyce Chen Wok" seems to be similar to my woks. I think her brand of wok is available to order on Amazon. It's under the Joyce Chen brand. My 14 inch wok is fairly heavy. My 10 inch wok is probably good for cooking for 1 or 2 people. I might get the 12 inch wok later. Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@jennifersuen8341]

Thanks for the clear and concise seasoning process. I like the new wok . what brand is that and where can I buy it ?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

The brand of wok I have is called "Dexam". I'm not sure where you are, but I bought mine at a Chinese specialty store called "Mingwo". They are also available at a store called "Gourmet Warehouse". My wok seems to be the similar to the "Joyce Chen" brand of wok that is sold on Amazon. I can't be sure if the quality is the same as my "Dexam" wok, but it looks similar. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy wokking!

[@Symz58]

Is it alright to use a metal Chuan or Hoak on these? I seasoned yesterday, not perfectly. The sides seemed to start seasoning very nicely because i applied the oil thinner. The middle however, i let it collect the first time and it seems to get knocked off easily when hot. Not sure if that is due to a improper seasoning with too much oil too quickly, Or not enough layers or if i should be using wooden utensils?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Nothing to worry about. It takes awhile to form a hard patina surface on your wok. The wok surface may stick and be rough, depending on what you're cooking. Just keep using your wok for cooking, keeping in mind the surface can scrape off or scratch. If you use your wok all the time, it will speed up the process. Also, initially, don't use the wok for making anything with vinegar, such as sweet and sour sauce, which will strip the surface. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@Symz58]

@@ChineseCookingChannel Thank you for the reply. Very happy to hear i can use the metal untensils. I already love my wok!

[@karissathom]

Great tutorial. Am going to season my wok over my turkey fryer base this weekend. Can I use lard or bacon fat to season my wok? Also did you coat the outside of your wok?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Lard or bacon fat would work really well to season your wok. No, you don't coat the outside of the wok when seasoning. After many uses, sometimes rust spots form on the outside because you will be rinsing your wok in water. Just take a napkin or paper towel and put a few drops on it to wipe the outside of the wok where the rust spots are. I would really like to try deep fried turkey. My American friend was going to make it one time but she cancelled the dinner that time. How long do you deep fry a turkey? In case I want to try cooking it in the future? Thanks for checking out my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Happy cooking!

[@karissathom]

Thanks for the info. The basics for frying a turkey, you need a turkey fryer, of course. Peanut oil heated to about 300-325 degrees. Let turkey get to room temperature and fry for 3-4 minutes per pound. But there are a lot of great turkey frying videos on here with great seasoning recipes as well. Good luck!

[@jerrygroenewald5812]

Can one use a stainless steel wok as well,

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, some people do prfer cooking with a stainless steel wok. I was told you can also season a stainless steel wok to the point where the surface doesn't stick. Not sure if that actually works for a stainless steel wok. Thanks for viewing my video on Special Chinese Fried Rice.

[@Galaxy3000Orion]

Can I bake my wok in the oven instead of on the flame ?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Yes, you can bake a wok to season it instead of on the flame. For some woks, you need to take off the handle and the holding piece. There are some videos on KZbin showing how to season a wok by baking. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@Galaxy3000Orion]

@@ChineseCookingChannel thanks!

[@greimalkin]

can you do a video on how to fix a wok if the bottom got scratched and is a little bit Rusty now? I never Seasoned the outside, only the inside and maybe that's why that happened

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

You can scrub out the rust with steel wool or some kind of pot scrubber. Sometimes the bottom of my wok will have a bit rust on it so I just put a few drops of cooking oil on it and rub it in with a napkin. Thanks for your suggestion and I will try to mention in my next video on wok maintenance.

[@nh.3188]

Can you use a propane torch ?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I have heard of people using a propane wok. In a future video, I'll be doing a video on seasoning a wok with a propane torch, oven and stove. I can't say when, but hopefully soon. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.

[@emiliok5588]

Thank you for this educational video. I like it very much. One question only. I added two spoons of oil after heating it and season the bottom first. Then i tilted it in order to season the sides spreading the oil with silicone brush, but as a result i have now brown patch on part of the bottom / part side. I am unable to scrape it off with wooden spatula. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Not to worry. Over time the wok will form a black patina finish. Initially the wok will have uneven patches. The sides are hard to do on an electric stove. I have a real nice black bottom but my sides still aren't what I want. Sometimes I tilt the wok a bit when I'm cooking but that can be dangerous. In due time, your wok will be real nice if you use it often. Thanks for your question.

[@emiliok5588]

Thank you!

[@SigShooter9mm]

emilio K I'm looking at mine and it's the same

[@Minsang1st]

Which wok is this? I’m looking for a carbon steel wok with a relatively wide flat bottom. A lot of flat bottom woks have a pretty narrow bottom so I’m curious

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

This is a 10 inch Dexam wok. The bottom is fairly narrow, like most flat bottom woks. You might consider a carbon steel frying pan which has a wide surface on the bottom. Also, I found a 2 handled carbon steel wok on Craig's List for free. It's really rusted but I'll be doing a demonstration to restore it. I'll try and do the video soon, so you can see what it looks like. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok. Take care and stay safe in these difficult times.

[@Minsang1st]

@@ChineseCookingChannel Thanks for such a thoughtful response! Yeah I'm looking for either carbon steel frying pan with a pretty good size side wall or flat bottom wok with a good size bottom, whichever one comes first. I'll be looking forward to your restoration video. Hope you're staying well in these times as well.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I hope you find find the wok or plan that you're looking for.

[@luckycharm1668]

What kind of flame are you using? Medium or high?

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

I used the maximum setting, the high setting. Thanks for viewing my video on Seasoning A New Wok.