posted by Becky 12-01-99 2:19 PM
Chinese Fried Walnuts
4 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. salt
Heat 6 cups water to boiling in large saucepan over high heat. Add walnuts, bring again to boiling, and cook for one minute. Rinse under hot water; drain.
In large bowl toss walnuts in sugar.
Using a deep skillet heat about one-inch of oil to 350 degrees. Add half the walnuts (use a slotted spoon) and fry about five minutes, or until nuts are golden, stirring often. Remove from oil and place in coarse sieve over a bowl to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt and toss to keep nuts from sticking together.
Transfer to waxed paper to cool. Repeat with second batch.
Store in tightly covered container.