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moongirl7 rainy land, Victoria Australia
Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:49 AM CST : woks
I want to buy a wok but am not sure which kind is best. Stainless steel or triple ply carbon steel is the question. And if stainless steel is best does it still need to be seasoned. And tips for seasoning woks would be appreciated. I hear they don't sell cast iron ones anymore but they were best if a bit unwieldy. thanks in advance bouquet
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ladyfingers clovis, New Mexico USA
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:38 AM CST : woks
moongirl7: I want to buy a wok but am not sure which kind is best. Stainless steel or triple ply carbon steel is the question. And if stainless steel is best does it still need to be seasoned. And tips for seasoning woks would be appreciated. I hear they don't sell cast iron ones anymore but they were best if a bit unwieldy. thanks in advance


When you buy your wok, it should have directions for seasoning.
I don't know if I'm doing it right, but I never use soap in mine, just wash it good with hot water and it's good to go next time.
I love my wok....same with cast iron.
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Arealguy69 Auckland, Auckland New Zealand
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:42 AM CST : woks
moongirl7: I want to buy a wok but am not sure which kind is best. Stainless steel or triple ply carbon steel is the question. And if stainless steel is best does it still need to be seasoned. And tips for seasoning woks would be appreciated. I hear they don't sell cast iron ones anymore but they were best if a bit unwieldy. thanks in advance
Go with the carbon steel... you will need to season it too, to retain the "patina" you should never use detergents on it....
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ladyfingers clovis, New Mexico USA
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:54 AM CST : woks
Arealguy69: Go with the carbon steel... you will need to season it too, to retain the "patina" you should never use detergents on it....


I never was sure what 'patina' was. Mine is carbon steel and it has aquired a brownish look to it. Never sticks. Is that patina?
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moongirl7 rainy land, Victoria Australia
Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:39 AM CST : woks
Thanks to you both. thumbs up
So after looking on the web: carbon steel triple ply and season well and rust is the enemy! apparently
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBZu7dzuR08 this is a you tube flick showing how to season your wok. the wonders of technology huh? I guess I might find some vegeatarian wok recipes here somewhere... peace
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