But before we could cook, the wok had to be “seasoned,” as described in a scant few sentences in the cookbook, to protect it from rusting. It later became my job to use a bamboo brush to ...

Learn how to buy a wok, how to season a wok, and the best recipes to use to start cooking at home with a wok.

A wok is synonymous with fire. There's even a term for this: wok hei, which translates to the breath of a wok. But how do you make such fiery food if you're using an induction stove?

We were recently asked by a first time home owner: I received a wok from the Asian market as a gift, what do I do with my wok?   Woks are most commonly known as the preferred cooking vessel ...

However, the nonstick wok is great for beginners learning to get familiar with the particular shape of a wok, deep frying, and gentler cooking methods like braising or steaming.

Food guru J. Kenji López-Alt woks the wok. “The Food Lab” cookbook author and Youtube star recently published a book called “The Wok: Recipes and Techniques” on what he says is a must ...

The TV chef chats to Lauren Taylor about the humble wok, and why it's so important we use it correctly.

How to use a wok: Cooking, cleaning and seasoning techniques First you need to know how to properly season a wok before cooking. Scott Suchman for The Washington Post; food styling by Carolyn Robb ...

Give your wok a “facial” with salt and oil to help clean and condition it. Scott Suchman / The Washington Post Food writer Grace Young tells Washington Post’s Kristen Hartke about the basics ...