How to Clean the Wok?

Dipping the pot in water and scrubbing will cause the seasonings in the pot to be removed. Gentleness is the key to cleaning the wok. No matter what food you cook in the pot, proper cleaning can keep your wok for a long time. It is understood that the wok is divided into cast iron pot, aluminum vessels for cooking, stainless steel pot and carbon steel pot according to its material. The cleaning methods of woks of different materials are different. Generally speaking, the method of cleaning cast iron woks is simple and does not require any special tools. And cleaning other materials will use some cleaning supplies.

 

A wok made of cast iron or steel should be cleaned with special care. How to clean the wok to ensure that the seasoning will not be removed? Maintenance of aluminum and stainless steel woks also requires some special treatments.

 

Here are a few simple steps to clean the wok.

 

First rinse the wok with warm water.

 

Quickly put it in boiling water that does not contain dish soap or chemicals.

 

Clean the wok gently with a soft sponge to remove food residues.

 

Do not use rough mats, liquid cleaners or chemicals for cleaning.

 

Rinse the crumbs and dry the wok with a towel.

 

Or put the wok on the stove and use a low fire to wipe off the remaining water.

 

If you plan to store it for more than a week, it is recommended to add a thin layer of olive oil or grease to protect the patina of the wok.

 

Clean the Stainless Steel Wok

 

When using the non stick stainless steel wok for the first time, pour white vinegar into the pot and heat it to clean the pot once, then rinse with hot water and dry the inside and outside with a dry towel.

 

Or sprinkle baking soda on the stain, then wipe with a towel dampened with a little hot water, and finally rinse with clean water.

 

Never use steel wire balls or hard materials when cleaning stainless steel cookware. Even if it is cleaned, the polished surface of the stainless cooking pot will be ruined.

 

Clean Cast Iron Pot

 

1. Burn the bottom of the pot. If you use a cast iron pot at home, you can use this method. That is, after turning on the fire, slowly cook the bottom of the pot with a low fire. After about ten minutes, turn off the fire, then use a spatula to clean the rust on the bottom of the pot, and then clean it with a stainless steel ball.

 

2. Soak in white vinegar. After frying the vegetables, clean the detachable frying pan a little, then pour some water into it, and then add five tablespoons of white vinegar. After stirring, set aside to soak for about 20 minutes. After the time is up, clean the bottom of the pan with clean water, and finally wipe the bottom of the wok with a dry cloth.

 

3. Wash with soap and water. In fact, soapy water is very useful for rust. After frying the vegetables, prepare a small dish of soapy water, soak in the bottom of the pot for about 5 minutes, and then start brushing with a brush, and just brush it a few times. Finally, remember to wash the cast iron pan with detachable handle using clean water, and then dry it to avoid rusting again.