How to Season a Wok and Maintain at Home | What Wok I'm Using & Where You Can Buy It Too

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

Today I’m FINALLY showing you & sharing my tips and trick of how to season a wok and maintain one at home. Yes, I will be sharing what wok I’m using and where you can buy it too. I’ve been using this wok about 1 year now, and I think I will be settling down with this wok for the next few years if not longer. I’m super happy with the quality of the wok, I can tell it will last a lifetime! Honestly, this wok is a bit pricey but after using it for a year, I think it’s worth it. It’s more expensive than others out there because of how it’s made and how they handle the carbon steel. It’s really high quality. These woks are hand hammered, 36,000 times. Can you believe it? It’s an art. This wok is a bit heavier than other woks I’ve been using and honestly that’s only downfall of this wok for me. It’s heavy because of the material they use, so I won’t complain about it. I can still hold and shake the wok no problem, I’m just so used to using super light woks before. The left one is large size, 34cm (4.2lb) and the right one is small size, 32cm (3.4lb). Another thing you need to remember is that this wok is rounded bottom, so I don’t recommend to use on an electric stove. Also, it will be hard to season a wok with electric stove to be honest, so if you have an electric stove, buying a seasoned & flat bottom wok will be better option for you. Wok link here - amzn.to/3u7uW47

[@tank1110]

Is there a way to clean my clay donabe from a overflow stain from my soup? Id love to know that

[@RandomUtubeacct]

It might sound like a dumb question but how to you store your wok and skillets? I have mine in a separate cabinet but they always seem dirty when I’m about to use it. Lol

[@Coolcucumber905]

Just finished watching your plant based announcement video. I'm so proud of you! I'm not plant based but it's something I've been thinking about. I love your openess, and honesty. I could see at some parts, that video was hard for you to film. You are an inspiration. I can't wait to follow along with your recipes. It might help me with incorporating it more into my lifestyle. Thank youuuu for all that you do and for teaching us/sharing your amazing recipes 💖🥰🇨🇦

[@messaoudanekamel7277]

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[@nenolight9461]

I wish there was an Arabic translation

[@BKeppol]

I seasoned my wok according to the included instructions, and it was horrible. I watched a different KZbin video to season it, and it was horrible. I found this video, and it was the quickest seasoning ever, and my wok is perfect. You are awesome.

[@saultopaul3981]

A “smoke dictator” 😂 Awesome! You are great mistakes and all. Thanks for the smile and lesson on wok seasoning.

[@sultanhusnoo8552]

yess that was amazing the way she said it :D :D I love it :D :D

[@messaoudanekamel7277]

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[@ladyamberskye]

mine is defiantly a smoke dictator.

[@MapleDaze]

this is what i am calling that jerk that beeps everytime i burn my toast. Damn fire dictator. -.-

[@sasquatchdonut2674]

Well, since we’re talking about woks, I guess she referring to Winnie the pooh

[@Will_JJHP]

"Smoke dictator" 😂😂😂 I'm getting the same energy as my Korean eomma

[@abundantharmony]

Poor Koreans man. They've struggled for so long to get away from dictators and now they get flashbacks whenever the smoke dictator, I mean detector, whatever, goes off. 😅

[@Fgurs]

this was so interesting and satisfying to watch! Thanks for so much great info, especially about how the sodium and acid are what makes it start to stick, i had never thought about that!

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

So glad you find this info is helpful!! 🙌🏼

[@earl4989]

Thank you so much for your video. I just got a carbon steel wok and a 75,000 btu burner and used your method and I thought it was superior to others I saw online because you added the part about cooking junk veggies afterward to get rid of the metal taste. Afterward, I made beef bulgogi and it was some of the best stir-fry I ever tasted. Thanks for your tips in this awesome video!!!!

[@JordanMiller5]

1. Scrub clean the wok with light dish detergent and dry 2. Heat the wok about 15 mins over high heat. Make sure all of wok turns blue 3. Turn off heat and let cool 4. Turn on heat to low and add oil. Wipe oil evenly on the work for 3-5 mins 5. Turn heat up to high and repeat a couple of times. About 2 mins 6. Once no more oil is coming up. Turn off and let cool 7. Use old vegetables (cleaned) and stir fry it on high heat 8. Cool the wok all the way and wipe off excess oil

[@filda2005]

good starting point, but you missed the most important part! that is: to wash after each use and oil season after each fkin wash.

[@usernamemykel]

You hit just about every step but how to be gorgeous during a tutorial.

[@kathleenriedell7160]

Thanks so much! This video demo helped me, more than any other, to get my new carbon steel wok beautifully seasoned and ready to go! Also, I did it successfully on an electric (coils) stovetop.

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Awesome Seonkyoung 👌🏻 carbon steel changes everything doesn’t it 🥳

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

Yes, it does! Once you use it you can't go back! Love watching your videos & learning from you too!! ❤

[@aimeevang3145]

The crossover!! Collab!!!

[@ghw7192]

I have had my oldest wok since 1978 and my newest is only about 10 years old. I gave my in-between wok to my son several years ago. I have a cast iron wok that is so heavy that it is awkward to use so it just takes up space. As always, an excellent video!

[@willwjl]

I have an electric stove and just bought a cast-iron wok. One of the ways you can season is by putting it in a hot oven @ 500 or 550 degrees, to get the black color overall. it worked very well for me.

[@carktheshark]

Yep, I do something similar with my cast iron

[@yousifmhmd6128]

but for anyone having carbon steel, induction and electric stove is really hard on them, they will warp it, so you need to start slowly when you season and even when you cook preheat it all the time, and always buy a pan that is the size of the inner circle of the heater in the electric stove or the induction.

[@EmmaDee]

Couldn’t agree more with this comment. It’s amazing how a little common sense can go a long, long way!!

[@dcxplant]

THANK YOU! Very nice. Remember folks, if your wok (or steel pans, or cast iron pans) have a splotchy look, that's okay, keep using it and it will become an even black over time and use.

[@earl4989]

Thanks for this. I have a carbon steel wok on it's way and I've never had to season one before but this looks like excellent maintenance advice. Thanks again!!!

[@jcxl]

Ive been looking for a quality video that talks about this so thank you for sharing your technique!

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@yoot74]

I lOVE this woman, great sense of humor and an awesome tutorial !!!!

[@pzuko89]

This helped me a lot! My dad's girlfriend just gave me a Wok that I learned was never seasoned and I have a suspicion she cooked with it a few times a while back, but it's all cleaned up and seasoned now and I'm hoping to make some chicken fried rice in it tonight for dinner!

[@Bestill_]

Appreciate the video. I been looking for a “bad ass” channel. Looking forward to more of your videos. I am looking to change my diet to something with Whole Foods.

[@kenmitchell3355]

Great delivery of knowledge, personality and cuteness!

[@opwave79]

Followed your instructions and seasoned my new wok perfectly! I wore heatproof gloves in addition to using tongs to oil oil the wok.

[@ltran25]

This was very informative, thank you. My wok formed black burned like marks at the bottom when I seasoned it but for your video it appears to be normal or the desired out come. Mine is not as uniformly colored at the bottom though, I still have areas that don't have the coating I guess but you made a point about constantly wiping with a towel to evenly spread and I think that's where I went wrong, I place the oil in there and walked away for like 5 minutes lol

[@jayxxx4583]

How crazy! I have a wok sitting in my amazing cart. I was just deciding today if I should but it lol I’m buying it

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

Time to get one!!

[@jetskievelasco]

I watched 5 different video on how to season wok. This is actually the best explanation 👍🙌

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@writtenbyn7529]

wow, you are so professional with cooking! Nice sharing! Thank you!

[@megan-im2ny]

so satisfying!!! so funny when you chose safety over being badass 😂😂 thanks for sharing all this knowledge!!

[@maybellique]

What timing! I just got a wok today. Thanks. I’ll go ahead and season mine properly now.

[@paul6894]

I followed the process and seasoned my new wok. I sliced a small sweet potato and cooked it first, to throw away. My first egg looked a little burned. My 23 year old son walked into my smoky kitchen and immediately ate the egg. Hopefully, everything will get better from this point. Thank you for the video.

[@Maoshelly]

Omg, thank you so much for this video!!!! I never knew that you had to season a wok! Now i will know how to when i by one for myself!

[@mcacc1971]

I am loving your channel...i wanted a wok for 20 years and i finally got one and dont know how to cook or what to cook..thank you so much for this seasoning lesson

[@sbfhawk4343]

You have taught me how to cook Fried Rice, Beef and Brocolli and Chicken Chow Mein !!! Your the best!!

[@MilkManagesMonkeys]

My issue with cast iron is that you want to eat your food hot and immediately but as she said quite rightly, when you clean it immediately afterwards it cleans best.

[@walden6272]

That's why in Chinese restaurants the sink and gas stove is next to each other. In fact, some of the design of the gas stove allows you to wash on it and then pour the water out on the stove and it drains the dirty water away.

[@MilkManagesMonkeys]

@@walden6272 thank you!

[@voz5585]

Simple and to the point. Watching this to prep for seasoning my 1st De Buyer pan (Made in France).

[@tammytoure4601]

So happy I just bought a carbon steel wok and it been sitting for 2 Weekes because I was hesitant to try to season it but now I feel confident I can do it ty so much

[@normanbenjamin9739]

Im in Nova Scotia Canada, and I love all your Cooking Videos .

[@laurenlanctoooo]

Thank you! Just upgraded from a nonstick wok to a carbon steel wok and this was super informative.

[@cherylzwaan-tang5982]

Do you need to also coat oil on the outside of the wok? I saw some people doing that but this is my first time to season a wok.

[@juliusbelmont1369]

I just finished mine and it turned to a perfect aqua blue 💙

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

will you be doing it several times Before u use? Some say it's a good idea.

[@denbo74]

I learned this way from a very old video inside a Chinese restaurant kitchen. I use this for cast iron as well. You do need a hot gas burner and a good hood to suck out the smoke but it’s the best technique to season cast iron or carbon steel by far. The oven method is for suckers 😜

[@littleblizzard7591]

Thank you thank you! I have a carbon steel fry pan that I love but it got sticky spots from when I tried to reseason it after someone put it in the dishwasher! I don’t think the oven method works. I think I just need to spend an afternoon over my stove and season it by hand like you did with that beautiful wok!

[@gagrciajuanluis]

Great presentation; also loved how you didn’t care about pronunciation of some words, that should not matter… you delivered the content very gracefully and adequately. Thank you!

[@lennykoka824]

I love how at 0:29 she says it like a toast 🥂 at her wedding! Another example on why you NEED to cook with love 💜

[@maknifeandrods7701]

Thank you for the vid. I just found your site. My wok had never been seasoned properly. So I scrubbed real good got it as clean as could and the went through your steps. Looks so much better. Had to do it on coals because no smoke in doors. I felt that it was real old school. Ha ha ha.

[@miguelroberts-vallejo7819]

I went to a home goods store and was like wow that would be an awesome pan to do stir frys in. Then it said it needed to be seasoned. Never done it before but after seeing the carbon steel change colors I love this thing already lol. It's definitely cool and thank you for you awesome video. 🤘

[@TheSweetpea73]

Thank you for making this video. I never knew exactly how to season my wok.

[@1jimjiminy]

I really enjoyed your video its very informative Your laugh is adorable I've subscribed I'm looking forward to your videos and enjoying your smile thank you and God bless you

[@denniswood231]

Thank-you, that was so valuable, now I am going to buy a wok!!

[@BhaktiSangeetSaini]

I just got one and going to season it soon. Thanks

[@jenniferjones946]

Brilliant video.. very very helpful..thanks so much..xx

[@user-fs2zt4tk6q]

This is the best wok seasoning video ive come across

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

🥰🙌🏼

[@SpearChuck777]

I got a MAINSTAYS wok for Christmas and need to season it now

[@LowtechLLC]

This was the most useful video on seasoning a wok!

[@steverivera1359]

This is my first wok, and it turned out beautifully! Thanks!!!

[@magicalil]

Awesome! So clear and easy to understand! Thanks Seonkyoung!

[@kymyeo3157]

Hi tks for sharing! How come the first layer of seasoning is in low heat while the 2nd and 3rd layer of seasoning is in high heat? Could you clarify? Tks

[@titusorelius9458]

Thanks for your patient guys.

[@TheRealBrook1968]

Excellent presentation with many helpful hints. Have suscribed.

[@marclegarreta]

I love your oil bottle! Where did you get it??

[@jessicahiga9870]

👍 Thanks, Im getting a carbon steel wok for my first carbon steel anything ever. Im a little anxious about ruining it. I feel more confident now.

[@claudiafrers8923]

Oops I poured too much much oil by mistake and the middle part looks like a wrinkled thin pancake. I waited for it to cool and rubbed with a paper towel but I am too late to restore its original lovely patina. I dont has gas anymore but your instructions are the way I was taught and has worked for me for 45 years. I hope that I wont have to scrub and reseason now. Please advise and Happy holidays to your amazing channel.

[@matsudakodo]

What did you do to fix it?

[@gavhinds8190]

I'm absolutely loving your videos..your cooking is awesome..I live in the UK and me and my wife love korean food. Luckily in my town we have an Asian supermarket..Im always in there buying food and not to mention soju lol..thanks for sharing your great videos with us...Cheers from the UK. GAV.

[@lseeber01]

Are you initially scrubbing the pan with a sponge or steel wool pad (brillo, sos)?

[@n.sykes.pharmd]

I bought a very plain stainless steel wok, no complaints so far but should I upgrade?? No non-stick surface, but still so easy to clean. And it's so satisfying using a wok - the shape, the way the food stays in a neat little circle, the heat pattern... 😍 Thanks for sharing!

[@tpn1110]

You should have both stainless steel and carbon steel wok. They’re good for different applications. Carbon steel just takes a bit more work.

[@kieferngruen]

I’m so relieved she didn’t upset her smoke dictator.

[@petropavlovskkamchatskiy1917]

I've an induction stove. What are your recommendations when buying a wok for an induction stove?

[@2075vj]

I wonder if it would work on glass flat stove. Thanks for sharing

[@l3yfajamz]

Hi I followed this video and seasoned my little 10” carbon wok last year with great results thank you. But now after 9 months of lots of use, my bluing has gone now so does that mean I should season it again and is it the same process as the first time?.thanks love the channel your awesome 🤘🤘🇬🇧

[@waianaecrider]

Question about a NEW wok. Do you "season" the outside also w/oil so it doesn't rust?

[@JennySimon206]

So you should season every time u cook it correct? Not the potato part but season every time you cook and oil it afterward to protect it. You can also make stainless steel non stick by seasoning it like this before you use it also. Learned that when I got a job assisting cooking classea

[@jaylair6366]

That was so helpful! Thank you.

[@tidus_1135]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@robberoman]

Thank you for this video! I recently bought a new woke but it says it has a Titanium coating for improved stick resistance and durability. The Use & Care instructions only advice to wash the new woke using warm soapy water and then to dry and apply one tablespoon oil. Should I still go ahead and season the woke as you have demonstrated?

[@nickladey]

like yer video when i finished with my wok i oil it then put in a plastic bag ive had other woks but carbon steel to me is best

[@user-ak3ifh7t0]

Such an entertainer, Seonkyoug! Your face has been changing time after time! Even Cyndi Lauper would be surprised😂

[@vrilvanir]

You're officially my favorite cooking channel on youtube. Thank you for all these wonderful vegan recipes and tips ♥️ love from Sacramento!

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

Love you my old neighbor!!

[@valarieparks2857]

Great info....very informative! 👌🏼👍🏼

[@1582len]

Great advice. I’ll be doing this when I get a new wok. Thanks 👍

[@audreyjohnson8662]

Thank you for sharing,, Just received a second hand wok from my sis-in-law,, They didn't season it. We didn't know about seasoning the wok,,, Will season it now and my older one too,,, I bought it a while ago,,, and didn't do all that'' I think it won't be too late to do it?

[@TheQuietRiot]

To prevent rusting on teh base of the wok, is there need to oil that at all? For my carbon steel frying pans, I've done this. But I seasoned those in my oven so they weren't directly exposed to the flame. Would appreciate the advice here.

[@danielafuenteshernandez3464]

Hi!! Thanks so much for this video. I got a little too excited and used my wok before seasoning. Should I scrub it well and start the process from scratch?

[@worldsendumbrella]

hi! i learned that i love to cook and started to learn it as well as collecting my own pots and pans, including a wok (ordered but haven't arrived yet). thank you so much for this video! one question, if i cook something smelly using the wok how can get rid of it? can i start reseasoning it again if i messed up like cast iron? i thought i might as well ask here. thank you for reading.

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

The smelly stuff won’t stick to the iron/carbon steel if you wash throughly with hot water with scrubbing a few times.

[@worldsendumbrella]

@@SeonkyoungLongest not gonna lie i got worried abit there with using soap only once but wow i see thats how it works. Thank you so much 🙏🙏 learned a lot ❤❤❤

[@chahaljovial5598]

So honest, it's good, specially with the veggies.

[@M.Y.M.Y.M.Y]

Iv been searching for an easy vegetarian wonton soup recipe - please make one !

[@klg642002]

Thank you, best lesson, love the clear instructions

[@kingvon1005]

Hi Seonkyoung, can I do the same thing with a convection stove top as you've done with gas?

[@greggarcia7737]

I seen that you used wood utensils. Do you prefer wood over metal? I’m new to the wok and I have metal utensils and it seems like I’m just ruining the seasoning (by scraping it off) when I use the metal utensils.

[@unthenner5519]

There's your answer 👍

[@VintageCR]

you can use metal or steel type of utensils, make sure they are round formed and that you handle the utensil well; not hack n slashing in the wok, but handling with care, not trying to scrape the seasoning. you will get better at it and faster. usually i try to avoid flat metal/steel utensils for wok because its going to scrape no matter what. if you use wood, you are much safer, and as a warning plastic will just melt so stay away from plastic utensils. its bad. even if packaging says its for high temp.

[@nightstringers]

Thanks hun for this video .I'm getting my wok today . Can't wait

[@CouragePope]

You have created an excellent channel with amazing content well done.

[@91ascott]

Super helpful video! Wondering about the stir fry - is that just soy sauce you're drizzling in? then a corn starch slurry? Are the diced aromatics just garlic, or is there ginger in there too? thanks!

[@nelferns4547]

Seems good, but wonder if we coated with oil after washing n to store, will it be not sticky as we at home don't use it very often. Any suggestions for that?

[@thenickcicero]

So helpful!! Thank you

[@fairlymoon448]

That's so pretty!! I really want one! Thank you for the super clear instructions! So you're NOT supposed to wash it... (with soap). Is it heavy?? Thats what I find really hard, the ones in shops are so heavy! That doesn't look heavy? And it'll be used on a portable stove so that size looks perfect for one (or two). Holy crap $180?? Okay that will a treat type purchase! Can you comment on using like metal spoons and stuff? Will that scratch it?

[@voz5585]

Chinese chefs use it. Should be fine.

[@mememebebe]

Thank you so much for this great informative video!

[@xodarap37]

I maintain my wok by making popcorn in it a couple times a week... I use coconut oil with my popcorn, works great...

[@nomoredarts8918]

Great job 👍

[@nrocha137]

I've been waiting for this video💖 Wok advise from the best😊

[@evileyelash8094]

Love educational/useful videos like this!

[@donnamaldonado2881]

A perfectly seasoned video. Love it.

[@marlobardo4274]

WOW you really wok your talk... impressive and informative ++... would you get a more beneficial i.e. thicker or more permanent maybe even more healthy seasoning with a high saturated fat such as 100% pure cocoa butter rather than an oil high in mono- [as in avocado] or poly- [as in peanut] unsaturated fats? Also is a round bottom preferable to a flat bottom wok for home cooking? Thank you gratitude to you for making your joie de vivre our joie de voir....

[@conejitaaa]

I've been needing to get a wok! I've found they cook rosemary onions the best...speaking of which they sound so good right now lol

[@SeonkyoungLongest]

Sounds super delicious!!

[@NicolePhim-CookingandTravel]

Wow the colors of the wok looks so cool 👍

[@sazzysaza]

Can I use vegetable oil too?