A carbon steel wok becomes a versatile kitchen tool with proper seasoning, perfect for tossing fried rice, searing meats, or sautéing vegetables with minimal oil. This seasoning process enhances ...

She eventually went on a quest to determine the best way to season a wok, devoting an entire chapter to it in her 2004 book, “The Breath of a Wok.” So when I purchased a carbon steel wok last ...

traditional woks require seasoning. Non-stick woks can't reach the same temperatures as carbon steel, so to create 'wok hei' and get to the hottest cook, it's worth seasoning your wok at home.

When it comes to versatile cooking, the best woks are game changers in the kitchen. These conical vessels are renowned for being superb for stir frying, but this resourceful pan can do so much ...

Carbon steel is by and large the most favored among chefs and the best part is they're cheap, about $50 or less. The downside is that this type of wok does require seasoning before using.

“The Breath of a Wok.” Seasoning a carbon-steel or cast-iron wok is simply the process of coating the interior with hot fat to prevent rusting and create a natural nonstick surface. It takes ...