or flaxseed oil) into the wok, and use tongs to hold a wad of paper towel to rub the oil around the interior of the wok. Wipe up any excess, then let the wok cool. It is now ready to use.

A hawker in Malaysia died after fainting and falling face-first into a wok of boiling oil inside a food court in Kuala Kangsar town. Liu Youcai, 58, suffered severe burns on his face, chest and ...

A Malaysian fried-chicken cook died when his face fell into a wok of hot oil, per local media. Liu Youcai, 58, was cooking a chicken dish when he fainted, per China Press. His assistant and ...

Heat the wok over high heat just until it lets off a wisp of smoke. Swirl in the oil, then add the scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths, and sliced ginger. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry for ...

A 74-year-old fried banana seller in Penang died in 2022 after similarly fainting and falling into a wok full of boiling oil. The woman, identified as Zhong Bixuan, suffered severe burn injuries ...