Chinese Fried Walnuts

1. 1

   About 1 1/2 hours before serving or up to 2 weeks ahead: In a 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat water to boiling.

2. 2

   Add walnuts and heat to boiling; cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Rinse walnuts under running hot water.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Wash saucepan and dry well.

6. 6

   In a large bowl with a rubber spatula, gently stir warm walnuts with sugar until sugar is dissolved.

7. 7

   (If necessary, let mixture stand 5 minutes to dissolve sugar.)

8. 8

   Meanwhile, in same saucepan over medium heat, heat about 1 inch salad oil to 350u00b0.

9. 9

   With a slotted spoon, add about half of walnuts to oil; fry 5 minutes or until golden, stirring often.

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