Cooking for a big family? Go ahead and get a big wok (some are as large as six or eight quarts). If you mostly cook for two or three, seek out a smaller model.

R emember the Mongolian BBQ craze of the late 90s? If you miss it as much as we do, head to Big Wok in Manhattan Beach. The long-standing spot has the same setup as the chains did ...

Remove cake pan from wok. Whisk together glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, and sugar in a large bowl. Add 2 1/3 cups water, and whisk until smooth.

Heat a large wok over a high heat until smoking. Add the rapeseed oil and give it a swirl around to coat the wok. Add the garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds to release its aroma.

Besides the wok-style mutton rendang, diners can also have rendang tok with either ketupat or lemang. Kerabu (local salad) is a dish that the chef is mindful of when curating a Ramadan menu.