The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.

你用的香草越多，沙司的味道就越刺鼻。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

In late spring and throughout summer and fall, your flowers are the envy of the neighborhood, your romaine lettuce is delightfully crispy, and your tomatoes promise a pungent spaghetti sauce.

由春末至秋天，你庭园的花朵叫邻居欣羡不已，你种植的长叶生菜嫩绿脆口，蕃茄亦准能做出美味的意大利酱来。

youdao

Grilled tilapia is crispy and pungent, usually served with dipping fish sauce and steamed rice. [Photo/IC]

烤罗非鱼酥脆辛辣，经常蘸鱼酱配白米饭一起吃。

youdao

Here, pungent fish sauce and plenty of lime juice keep the dressing pleasantly sour and sharp.

WSJ: Johnny Monis's Northern Thai Grilled Pork Salad | Slow Food Fast

Meals are also accompanied by chili sauce, which is pungent, sweet and aromatic, with a powerful aftertaste.

CNN: The Best Food