Chinese Fried Walnuts

Ingredients:

• 1 Pound shelled walnuts
• 1 Cup granulated sugar
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Salt to taste

How to make Chinese Fried Walnuts:

• Place walnuts in a medium stock pot.
• Cover with water and boil for 2 minutes.
• Strain, but do not rinse.
• Transfer to a bowl and toss with sugar, while still hot, until well coated.
• Heat 3 inches of oil in a large saucepan, over medium-high heat.
• When oil appears to shimmer, fry 1 nut to test for heat.
• Nut should begin to sizzle immediately.
• Fry 1/3 batch of nuts at a time, for 4 to 5 minutes, uncovered.
• Toss nuts before each batch and repeat.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer each batch to a cookie sheet to cool.
• Season to taste, with salt and break apart when cool.
• Chinese Fried Walnuts are ready.