How to Remove New Iron Wok Smell before Using it ??..... Need Help

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Hi,

I just start to use new iron wok for frying, when ever I put oil in it, the smell of iron came out from it thats why I am not using it for frying. Can anybody know how can I get rid of that smell of iron wok ???

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Re: How to Remove New Iron Wok Smell before Using it ??..... Need Help

I'm not really sure.
Salt might help.
Or maybe just fry some cumin seeds in it a few times.

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Re: How to Remove New Iron Wok Smell before Using it ??..... Need Help

The best way to remove this kind of odour is by adding salt and frying it until it transform into a colour yellow thing. After it you will have to add water and oil and let it boil.

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Re: How to Remove New Iron Wok Smell before Using it ??..... Need Help

if its iron, salt and acid will only make it worse. if it is the good kind, you'll soon have a patina form on it which'll stop the smell. season it with a little oil, boil some milk, re-season with oil. however all this will go once you scrub it down with soap. iron vessels are always tough to maintain.

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Re: How to Remove New Iron Wok Smell before Using it ??..... Need Help

I don't think it's gonna go ever.

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Re: How to Remove New Iron Wok Smell before Using it ??..... Need Help

Ummm...aren't you supposed to season it with oil and let it heat up ?..dip some kitchen paper in oil and rub around the wok,and heat.That may help.
Think also that food should not stick if it has been done well.

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Re: How to Remove New Iron Wok Smell before Using it ??..... Need Help

you got it, cast iron pans/woks need some tlc :)