Wise Rain Frog on Instagram: "Seasoning a wok is a centuries-old tradition rooted in both science and culinary art. When a new carbon steel wok is heated over a flame, it begins to change color — developing a bluish, bronze, or rainbow-like patina. This isn’t just beautiful; it’s the foundation of a natural non-stick surface. The process burns off the manufacturer’s coating and opens up the metal’s pores, allowing oil to bond with the surface during the next step: the actual seasoning with fat.