On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:59:35 -0400, George >
wrote:

>Mitch wrote:
>> I can't seem to get "that taste."
>> Don't even know how to describe it.
>>
>> My fried rice is good, but it's just not like takeout, which I love.
>>
>> And it's not MSG. The places around here don't use it.
>> And I'd know if they lied because my friend would have an instant
>> migraine.
>
>Its called "wok hey" and it is because of a good wok heated by high
>output burners. Thats why you can certainly use a wok at home on a
>standard stove but never get a really good result.

i wouldn't say 'never get a really good result.' you won't get the
same result.

your pal,
blake