Li Defu, a literary and historical worker in Sijing Town, Songjiang District, introduced that "Aliu Tangyuan" was built in the Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty and is a local brand snack in Sijing. There is a doggerel describing the "delicacy" of Sijing cuisine at that time: "Aliu glutinous rice balls are wide and delicious, and Hongxi powder has a peculiar smell. The rot comes from Sanxingzhai, and Hongxing shares the same wine and sauce." Among them, Zhang Xiexing Tangtuan Store was founded in the 31st year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1905). The store advocated keeping the nickname "Aliu" at the beginning, so the jiaozi he packed was named "Aliu Tangtuan". Shi, who lives in Sijing, likes to eat "Aliu Tangyuan" since he was a child. After coming to the declaration hall, he still remembers this folk food. Nowadays, "Aliu Tangyuan" has disappeared for more than 50 years, and many people are looking forward to rebuilding the brand as soon as possible.
Li Defu, 68, still remembers the delicious "Aliu Tangyuan" as a child. "Six glutinous rice balls are exquisite in materials. They are milled with Songjiang characteristic fragrant japonica rice and filled with pure lean pork. After minced meat is made, seasonings such as sesame oil and sesame powder are added. When making glutinous rice balls, there are also unique skills, such as kneading, pressing, kneading, twisting and kneading. Boil the skin and put it into the meat stuffing. There are special requirements for cooking jiaozi, so after cooking, jiaozi is crystal clear, 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.