Chinese Fried Walnuts

Directions

1. 1
   In 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat water to boiling; add walnuts and heat to boiling, cook 1 minute.
2. 2
   Rinse walnuts under running hot water; drain.
3. 3
   Wash the saucepan and dry well.
4. 4
   In large bowl with rubber spatula, gently stir warm walnuts with sugar until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   (If necessary, let mixture stand a few minutes to dissolve sugar.)
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in same pan over medium heat, heat about 1 inch salad oil to 350° on deep fat thermometer. With slotted spoon, add the nuts (a few spoonfuls at a time) to the oil; fry until golden, stirring often.
7. 7
   With slotted spoon, place walnuts in sieve over bowl to drain; sprinkle lightly with salt. Toss lightly to keep walnuts from sticking together.
8. 8
   Transfer to cookie sheet to cool, separating them.
9. 9
   Store in tightly covered container.