Hello, jim!
You wrote on 26 Oct 2006 16:37:11 -0700:

j> I love Mongolian beef and usually order this when we eat
j> Chinese. I've eated Mongolian Beef at many restaurants and
j> they all have one thing in common - a particluar taste that
j> sort of defines Mongolian Beef. I also like to cook and
j> I've tried various recipes for M.B. with limited success.
j> My dish taste good but doesn't have that unique taste.
j> Looking at different recipes they are all very similar and I
j> can't find a particular spice or ingredient that gives it
j> that special taste. Can any one help?
j> Jim

Don't know much about making it but have you looked into
five-spice powder?

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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