Chinese Fried Walnuts

1. 1

   In 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat water to boiling; add walnuts and heat to boiling, cook 1 minute.

2. 2

   Rinse walnuts under running hot water; drain.

3. 3

   Wash the saucepan and dry well.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in same pan over medium heat, heat about 1 inch salad oil to 350u00b0 on deep fat thermometer. With slotted spoon, add the nuts (a few spoonfuls at a time) to the oil; fry until golden, stirring often.

7. 7

   With slotted spoon, place walnuts in sieve over bowl to drain; sprinkle lightly with salt. Toss lightly to keep walnuts from sticking together.

8. 8

   Transfer to cookie sheet to cool, separating them.

9. 9

   Store in tightly covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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