After using your wok, it’s important to clean it properly and store it correctly to prevent rusting. The following are the proper steps to help store the wok properly.

  1. After use, rinse the wok with plain warm water. Dip it into some mild dishwashing soap to clean embedded food particles.
  2. If any more food is sticking to the surface, use a soft sponge to gently brush the food particles away.
  3. Towel dry the wok. Or, even better, place the wok over a burner set on high heat. One of the purposes here is to burn the grease from the last cooking sessions into the surface.
  4. After the wok is smoking and the surface does not look shiny and oily, store the wok in a warm, dry place.

Both seasoning and storing your wok are important in keeping your wok in excellent shape. If you happen to get a little rust on it, don’t worry about it too much. Try to lightly brush it away, but, otherwise, just re-season the wok and continue using it. Other than that, use your wok often to develop a tasty seasoning on it to enhance your flavors.