Chinese Fried Walnuts

Directions

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   In a large saucepan over
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   high heat,
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   bring
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   6 cups of water to boiling.
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   Add
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   walnuts
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   and
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   reheat to boiling. Cook for 1 minute.
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   Rinse under
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    running
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    hot water. Drain. In a large bowl, toss walnuts with
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    sugar.
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    Meanwhile, in electric skillet, heat about 1-inch of salad oil to 350°.
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    With slotted spoon, add about half of the
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    walnuts to
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    the oil.
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    Fry for 5 minutes or until golden,
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    stirring often.
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    With slotted spoon, place walnuts in coarse
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    sieve
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    over
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    bowl to drain.
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    Sprinkle with salt.
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    Toss lightly to keep walnuts from sticking together.
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    Transfer to waxed paper to cool.
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    Fry remaining walnuts. Let cool at least 1 hour. Store in covered container.
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    Yields 4 cups.