In chinese food what does it mean to "season" the wok or pan???

Question

In chinese food what does it mean to "season" the wok or pan???

Answer 1

everyone has answered this question correctly hope you enjoy your meals

Answer 2

wash the wok then oil the pan and add seasonings then the food

Answer 3

after its been washed

u must oil it and heat the pan

Answer 4

To season the pan is a process of oiling the inner surface  to make it more resistant to sticking at a high heat required to braise or fry, or sear, or cook in it.

Answer 5

The phrase to season a pan means that before you can cook properly with it you need to make the cooking surface inside non stick, this is done by heating the pan or wok which you have filled to half capacity with salt until the salt turns a caramel brown colour. When the salt has reached this colour remove from the heat and set aside until the salt cools down completely(about 2 hours), when cool throw the salt away and wipe out with a dry towel. This will make your wok non stick, all you have to do now before you cook with it is lightly wipe round it with your favourite cooking oil and away you go.

Answer 6

woks & other pots & pans that are made of steel or iron have a microscopic "pits" as you use the pan with oils the oils are embeded in these "pits" a light washing is all that is recomended after using. eventually the color of the wok or pan will become darker and darker with use. essentially you are creating a sort of "non-stick" surface in the wok or pan.-blurey

Answer 7

Never wash a wok if you can avoid it. When you first have one you should blue it. This is done by pouring some oil and salt in and then heating it till it smokes. At this stage wipe the oil and salt all around. This will then form a seal. After that, every time you use it pour a little oil in and wipe it clean.

I don't have to tell you to be careful in the process!

Answer 8

Hi hi,

Season has nothing to do with wok or pan.  Season is to add source to the meat (generally) and put a side for a while before cooking.  Either in wok or pan.

Wok or pan are but tools.