{"id":402,"date":"2020-09-09T09:54:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T14:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wokowner.com\/?p=402"},"modified":"2021-05-07T20:19:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T01:19:22","slug":"how-to-clean-a-wok-with-burnt-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wokowner.com\/how-to-clean-a-wok-with-burnt-food\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Wok with Burnt Food"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’ve got a wok with burned food, you probably want to remove it without ruining the patina. After all, the finish on your wok takes years to achieve and adds valuable flavor to dishes. The good news is that you can usually remove most food stains with a wok brush and warm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two most common types of wok available today: carbon steel and cast iron<\/a>. They require different cooking techniques but can be cleaned in the same way. This handy guide outlines how to clean your work safely and get rid of stubborn food that’s baked on the sides to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before we get started, keep in mind that you should not use harsh cleaners or metal scrubbers on the wok. Not only can you damage the surface, but you’ll also be scrubbing through the patina<\/a>. Instead, it’s best to use hot water to loosen food stains, followed by gently scrubbing with a sponge or a wok brush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best scrubber I found is a used plastic credit card. I first put hot water in the wok then scrub the wok with a credit card. The card is flexible enough to contour to the sides of the wok and to remove any stuck-on food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The credit card scrub will not damage your wok or patina..besides it is cheap and will cost you nothing to use it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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