Imperial Fried Walnuts

1Steve's Note:

Nut snack/appetizer. I have not tried this. It was submited at the request of a poster to our message boards.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 cups water
• 2 cups walnuts, lg. pieces
• 1/4 cup sugar
• vegetable oil
• salt

Directions:

1. Bring 3 cups water to a rolling boil in deep saucepan.
2. Add walnuts; boil 1 minute.
3. Rinse under hot water; drain.
4. Toss walnuts with sugar.
5. Heat 1/2 inch oil to 350 degrees in deep saucepan.
6. With slotted spoon, add half the walnuts to the oil.
7. Fry, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes or until golden.
8. Repeat with remaining nuts.
9. Sprinkle with salt.
10. Cool on foil-lined tray, separating pieces.
11. Store in airtight container.