Chinese Fried Walnuts

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CHINESE FRIED WALNUTS

 

6 cups water

4 cups walnut halves

1/2 cup sugar extra light olive oil

salt

 

1. In 4qt. saucepan over hi heat, boil water, add walnuts. Heat to boiling &

cook 1 minute. Rinse walnuts in hot water. Drain.

 

2. In large bowl, add walnuts, sugar & stir. Let sit 5 min. until sugar

dissolves.

 

3. In same saucepan ( rinsed & dried,) over med. heat, heat one inch of oil. to

350 on thermometer. With slotted spoon, add 1/2 walnuts to oil; fry 5 min. or

until golden, stirring often.

 

4. With slotted spoon, place in coarse sieve over bowl to drain. Sprinkle

lightly with salt. Toss lightly to keep from sticking. Transfer to paper towel &

repeat with other 1/2. Store in tight containers (keeps well.)