John Lewis Uncoated Carbon Steel Wok 24cm

Our carbon steel uncoated wok is an essential for every kitchen. Featuring 1.5mm-thick steel, this piece is the perfect tool for making a quick and healthy meal. Also includes a stylish wooden handle and colour sleeve.

Seasoning your wok

1. Heat your wok over a high heat holding the handle, turning and tilting it up to the rim and back, until the metal turns a dark grey/blue colour all around.
2. Remove the wok from the heat and allow it to cool down.
3. Dip a thick pad of kitchen towel into 1 ½ tsp of vegetable oil.
4. Spread the oil so the whole inside surface of the wok is covered in a thin film of oil. You should wear protective gloves and spread the oiled kitchen towel with a heat-proof basting brush, kitchen tongs or chopsticks as the hot oil will soak through the paper.
5. Return the wok to medium to low heat for about ten minutes until it starts to smoke.
6. Once all the smoke disappears and the wok is dark grey/black in colour it is ready to use.