Chinese Fried Walnuts

Directions

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 350°.
9. 9
   With a slotted spoon, add about half of walnuts to oil; fry 5 minutes or until golden, stirring often.