favourite kitchen utensils - WOK question

[Guest guest]

Colleen,

here is a site to check out. It sounds like you're doing everything

right. Perhaps it's not drying completely? I definitely noticed rust

on mine once when I didn't dry it completely. I bought our wok from

this place and have been pleased with it.

 

http://www.i-clipse.com/Admin/wokcare.asp

 

Hope this helps.

 

Denise

 

, " Dove " <Dove@s...> wrote:

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> We own a WOK and for a bit used it frequently; but it kept getting

" rusty " . Now it sits in the basement. I washed it under hot water as

directed and oiled it after each use; but it still got rusty. How do

you take care of a WOK? I obviously missed something along the way.

> Colleen

[Guest guest]

This sounds just like my wok. Is it possible that the " rust " color you

are seeing is just the " seasoning " that naturally occurs? Are you sure

it is actually rust? Most likely your wok is made from steel (although

the cover may be aluminum). After using the wok, it shouldn't ever be

shiny new. Like a well seasoned cast iron pan, your wok should

eventually have a seasoned coating on it, that could be light to dark

brown colored.

 

Denise

 

, " Dove " <Dove@s...> wrote:

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> No, my WOK is not electric. It is heavy and is metal with a wooden

handle and what feels like a thin aluminum cover. I am not sure what

metal it is made of. But, it just doesn't feel safe to use, because

when I wipe a paper towel around the inside, the paper towel comes

away rust colored. I don't think eating rust sounds healthy; but hey,

maybe it is! LOL

> Colleen

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> purplepassion

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> Friday, December 30, 2005 1:03 PM

> Re: Re: favourite kitchen utensils -

WOK question

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> I've had my electric wok for years upon years and it's never been

rusty. Wonder what type of metal yours is made of. Is it electric?

> I can give you more info on my wok when I'm home. I do use mine

quite a bit. Not as much as I used to but it's been a very good

investment and easy cleanup too.

> Donna

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