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Posted by Phisherman on March 4, 2008, 7:10 pm
wrote:
>I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>properties aren't very good.
>
>I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
>treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
>as a cooking surface.
>
>Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
>abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
>particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
>
>Thanks
Sell it, give it away, etc. Get yourself a nice heavy wok with sturdy
handles. You'll find better quality at a kitchen or specialty store,
and it will be the last wok you buy. Always prep a wok with a
high-temperature cooking oil before adding the food. Peanut oil is a
good choice. Woks work better with natural gas stoves.
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