My brother is a good cook but when he cooks, my mom has to replenish her shallots and garlic faster that usual. He uses a lot of both in his cooking and that is what made the food smell and taste nicer. I don’t really see (taste) the significant of it until recently my hubby complaints about the Pong Teh that his mother cook. “Did you prepare the ingredient for Mother?” he asked. “Today, No. Why?” I replied and asked. “It is a bit diluted, like not enough ingredients.” he explained.
Well, I know the reason. When I prepare the Pong Teh ingredient for my MIL, I will peel quite a handful of both shallots and garlic which my MIL will blend with some Soya Bean Paste. It makes the gravy thicker and sweeter (coz a lot of shallots). That day, I realized why the dishes that my brother cooks always taste good. 
Stumble it!
