Imperial Fried Walnuts

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 1

   Bring 3 cups water to a rolling boil in deep saucepan.

2. 2

   Add walnuts; boil 1 minute.

3. 3

   Rinse under hot water; drain.

4. 4

   Toss walnuts with sugar.

5. 5

   Heat 1/2 inch oil to 350 degrees in deep saucepan.

6. 6

   With slotted spoon, add half the walnuts to the oil.

7. 7

   Fry, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes or until golden.

8. 8

   Repeat with remaining nuts.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with salt.

10. 10

    Cool on foil-lined tray, separating pieces.

11. 11

    Store in airtight container.