Li Defu, a literary and historical worker in Sijing Town, Songjiang District, said that "Aliu Tangyuan" was founded in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and is a local brand snack in Sijing. There is a jingle that describes the "delicacy" of Sijing cuisine at that time: "Aliu Tangyuan is wide and delicious, Hongxi powder has a peculiar smell, the rot comes from Sanxingzhai, and Hongxing shares the same sauce with wine." Among them, Zhang Xiexing Tangtuan Store was founded in the 31st year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1905). Shopkeeper Zhang Liuchu was nicknamed "Aliu", so his jiaozi was named "Aliu Tangtuan". Shi, who lives in Sijing, loved to eat "Aliu Tangyuan" since he was a child, and he remembered this folk food when he arrived at the declaration hall. Now "Aliu Tangyuan" has disappeared for more than 50 years, and many people are expecting this brand to be rebuilt as soon as possible.
Li Defu, 68, still remembers the delicious "Aliu Tangyuan" as a child. "Six dumplings, exquisite materials. Using Songjiang characteristic fragrant japonica rice to grind into water mill powder, the filling is pure lean pork. After minced meat is made, spices such as sesame oil and sesame powder are added. There are also unique skills when making glutinous rice balls, such as kneading, pressing, kneading, twisting and kneading. Boil the skin together and put it in the meat. There are special requirements for cooking jiaozi, so it is crystal clear after cooking, big and full, and a bite is a package of delicious soup. "
1928, Zhang liuchu died, and his son Zhang Fengxiang inherited his father's business and passed it on for three generations. In the 1950s, the restaurant in Sijing Town was changed into a people's canteen, and "Aliu Tangyuan" gradually withdrew from people's sight. It is understood that Zhang Liuchu's descendants still settled in Sijing, but they have all changed careers and are no longer engaged in the catering industry. Now there are several old masters in Sijing Town who can make Aliu Tangyuan, but most of them are old.
Is it possible for "Aliu Tangyuan" to return to the dining table? It has been suggested that "Aliu Tangyuan" may become a new business card for Songjiang tourism if it can clarify the intellectual property relationship and operate rationally, and at the same time, the tourism department can build a platform to give more room for the development of traditional snacks.