Is this wok nonstick?
I bought was what I thought was a carbon steel wok, but after realizing that it's black color means it isn't a "classic" carbon steel wok, I am trying to find out what it is made out of :)
I am pretty sure that it is this product, which says it is a black oxide coating: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Fry-Pan-Chinese-Wok_254864972.html
Does this just mean it is preseasoned or is it possible this is Teflon/Xylan or something like that? Anyway to tell if it has a coating or not?
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I have a similar wok, I bought at Target. It was described as "seasoned". I thought I was buying a genuinely seasoned wok.
Nope. It was a black coating just like the one you linked to.
It's a non-stick coating. It worked well for a few meals, then it started to peel.
I used a plastic scrubby to clean the sauce that stuck to the pan, and it cut through the coating. From now on, I will not buy anything from Target. Lie to me one, and you are done.
I paid $80 for it a few years ago. $80 would buy a genuinely seasoned wok back then.
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Is my wok non-stick?
Traditional woks are made up of cast iron or carbon steel. These woks do not have a non-stick layer. The woks that have Teflon coating on them usually have a dark gray or black color on the inside.Are Chinese woks non-stick?
Fairly inexpensive and lighter than cast iron, carbon steel woks season nicely over time to create a non-stick surface. It takes some time to create a shiny patina, and continued care is needed to maintain that non-stick characteristic, but we think you'll find it's well worth the extra TLC.What makes a wok non-stick?
Nonstick cookware, such as frying pans and saucepans, gets coated with a material called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon. Teflon is a synthetic chemical made up of carbon and fluorine atoms. It was first created in the 1930s and provides a nonreactive, nonstick, and almost frictionless surface.Is a seasoned wok nonstick?
Do you need to season a non-stick wok? You don't necessarily have to season a non-stick wok, but you can. To season a non-stick wok, you can either follow the same instructions as for a carbon steel wok, or you can rub the surface of the wok with a couple teaspoons of cooking oil.An Epic Wok-off: Wok Vs. Nonstick Skillet
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