You don't need to season the wok before every use.
Seasoning should be done before first use and whenever necessary. If you notice that your food is starting to stick, it means the patina has been damaged and needs to be seasoned to restore it.
The patina could be damaged if:
- the wok is new and acidic food is cooked for a prolonged period;
- the wok wasn't washed after cooking;
- the wok was washed with dishwashing liquid;
- the wok wasn't dried after washing;
- the wok was heavily scrubbed to remove stuck-on food or rust.
If you can avoid these situations, an initial seasoning will be enough. Please check the video on our YouTube channel for more details.