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Sad jelly is a special snack in Sichuan. It is said that there are two theories about the origin of the name of this sad jelly. One is that it was made when missing, and it was named because of the sadness caused by missing. The other is that the jelly is so spicy that anyone who eats it is left with runny noses and tears. The more people eat it, the sadder they become. There are two types of jelly: white jelly and yellow jelly. White jelly has a smooth texture, while yellow jelly is soft and delicious. Each has its own merits, but since I mostly ate white jelly when I was a kid, I prefer it. Every time I eat jelly, it brings me back to my childhood. At that time, my aunt was a chef in a restaurant. She would make many snacks, including this sad jelly. Chongqing is very hot in the summer, so my aunt will make jelly at home. Because there are many children in the house, if they make less food, there will inevitably be quarrels. So every time, aunt will make a big vat of jelly for us to eat as much as we want. Although this is just a small bowl of jelly, when you smell the familiar spicy flavor, it arouses your taste buds and makes us foreigners think about it. The mixed feelings really make me feel the sad jelly of longing and sadness.
