Glittering Spiced Walnuts Recipe

Name: Glittering Spiced Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole star anise, pod; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon coriander seed; ½ teaspoon peppercorn; ¼ teaspoon fennel seed; 4 whole cloves; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; oil (for frying); 1 lb extra-fancy walnut halves; ½ cup sugar; fine salt

Servings: persons

1 whole star anise, pod
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon coriander seed
½ teaspoon peppercorn
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
4 whole cloves
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
oil (for frying)
1 lb extra-fancy walnut halves
½ cup sugar
fine salt

1
Finely grind the spices in a grinder.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat 2-3 inches of oil over a high heat.
4
Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
5
Add walnuts and cook for 1 minute only.
6
Drain in a large colander.
7
DO NOT RINSE.
8
Immediately toss the walnuts with the sugar in the colander until the hot water clinging to the walnuts melts the sugar to form a thin glaze.
9
In two batches, deep fry the walnuts until golden, about 3minutes.
10
Using a wire mesh skimer, transfer the walnuts to an unlined baking sheet and let cool completely.
11
When cooled, transfer the walnuts to the paper towels and pat with more towels to drain excess oil.
12
Put the walnuts in a bowl.
13
While tossing the nuts, sift the spice mixture through a fine-meshed sieve over them.
14
Discard the hulls left in the seive.
15
Season the walnuts with salt.
16
The walnuts can be prepared up to 1 week ahead, stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

840

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole star anise, pod, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon coriander seed, ½ teaspoon peppercorn, and more.

Yes, Glittering Spiced Walnuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Glittering Spiced Walnuts

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