Chinese Fried Walnuts

5 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups walnuts
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • oil, to cover 1-inch skillet
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, heat 6 cups of water to boiling.
  2. 2
    Add walnuts and bring to a boil again and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Rinse under running water and drain.
  4. 4
    Place walnuts in a large bowl, add sugar and toss to mix.
  5. 5
    Heat oil in skillet to 350°F.
  6. 6
    Add 1/2 of the walnuts at a time and fry for about 5 minutes or until golden in color.
  7. 7
    Place walnuts in a sieve to drain.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with salt.
  9. 9
    Toss to keep walnuts from sticking together.
  10. 10
    Place on waxed paper to dry.

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