How to Clean and Season a Wok

Name: How to Clean and Season a Wok
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: hot water, as needed; 1 tsp avocado oil

@cookingwithshereen shares her chef tip for how to properly clean and season a wok. Follow these simple steps using hot water and oil to maintain your wok's non-stick surface and prevent it from rusting.

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Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$8–$13

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Ingredients

hot water, as needed
1 tsp avocado oil

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Instructions

1
Rinse the dirty wok with very hot water in the sink. Do not use soap.
2
For any stubborn burnt-on bits, use a chainmail scrubber or similar abrasive tool to scrub the inside of the wok while rinsing.
3
Continue rinsing with hot water until the wok is completely clean.
4
Place the wet wok on a stovetop over high heat to completely evaporate all the water and dry the pan. This will take a couple of minutes.
5
Once the wok is completely dry, turn off the heat and let it cool down slightly.
6
Add a small amount of avocado oil to the warm wok.
7
Using a paper towel, wipe the oil all over the inside surface of the wok to create a thin, even coating.
8
For storage, place a clean paper towel inside the wok to absorb any residual moisture and prevent rust.