The Cookware HeadQuarters

How to season your carbon steel Wok?

Wok are one of the best way to cook quick and healthy Asian stir fries at home. I love cooking in wok, if you like to see our wok guide to learn more about types of wok and what are best features to look for in traditional wok and electric wok, check out our wok guide here.

Best traditional woks are made of carbon steel material. What is a carbon steel? Carbon steel is usually rolled or hammered into tiny thin sheets of material. Material supposed to be strong and holds heat well enough. Hand hammered and double to triple ply woks are generally best quality.

You got the carbon steel Wok and love it, what is next step to season it? Let’s look at ways to season your carbon steel wok.… Continue reading →