How do you cook Chinese food like in a Chinese Restaurant?

The Chinese food we make at home is usually bland and has no real taste. We would like it to taste more like the Chinese Restaurant. What are the secrets?

Thank you

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2 words...monosodium glutamate aka MSG!

Assuming you mean american style and not authentic - Lots of oil, lots of msg - lots of all the bad stuff. You're probably better off not knowing what they put in it and stick to something besides chinese at home.

The best way is to get ingredients from a Chinese Market, like at Chinatown or something. {If you have one that is.} Do you get your recipes off of the Internet? The right kitchen utensils are also important, and ways of cooking the food. It also depends on what kind of dish you're trying to make. SiChuan or just regular Mandarin food? Also, you should consult a Chinese or go ask at a restaurant. There's really no secret to it, it's just a different way of cooking. :]

Hope this helps a bit...?