Imperial Fried Walnuts

Submitted by Steve P.

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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.