TheAlligator wrote:
>
> Arri London > wrote:
> >LOL! Way back when my Chinese friends were *amused* to find I never used
> >washing-up liquid on my wok. When their woks needed a good soapy scrub
> >they gave it, rinsed well, dried it and oiled it. No soapy taste, no
> >rust and no fuss either.
> >So now I do the same. Sometimes there is too much mysticism in cooking
> >LOL!

> You know, you're probably right. But I did what I was told and am
> happy with the results. I think the ritual must add to the whole
> enjoyment thing. Humor me.

LOL hey if you have the time and you enjoy the ritual go ahead.
My wok is about 20 years old and a couple of the cast iron frying pans
(washed when necessary) are close to that age.