My son has scratched my wok. Now it's rusting. Can it be restored or should I throw it away?
It says Made in Japan. It's heavy and matte black. Can't post the pic due to size limitations.
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Yes, you can restore it.
Clean the whole wok. Wash with soap and dry it. Apply a small coat of oil and put it on high. Let it burn (ventilate the kitchen).
Repeat the process of applying a small coat of oil and putting it on high another two or three times.
Done.
Edit: As noted by @GdD , this method cannot be applied to non-stick woks.
Use Crisco to season your wok. Also, a little rust can be rinsed away and the wok will eventually season itself if you avoid metal scrubbers and clean it with a bamboo wok brush and remember to dry it and just keep using it over time.
Given the cost of most asian wok, it would be more cost effective to purchase a new one than restoring a damaged wok. Assuming it's not-non-stick or not-coated, you can season the wok as if it's a carbon steel or cast iron pan. Scrub off the rust in hot water until water is clear; then best with non processed oil like animal fat or lard frying with onion and perhaps some salt under high heat until the wok turns dark.
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