About 25 years ago, a co-worker brought these Chinese Fried Walnuts to a company Christmas party and everyone loved them. She gave me the recipe and I’ve been making them every year since then. They are quick and easy to make and always popular.
CHINESE FRIED WALNUTS
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6 cups water in large pan
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4 cups English walnut halves
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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Peanut oil for frying
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Salt
Heat the water to boiling, add the walnuts, bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Drain the nuts, rinse under running hot water and drain again.
Gently stir the warm nuts with the sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Heat 1″ of oil to 350 degrees F in a large skillet. Add about half of the nuts to the oil and fry for about 2-1/2 minutes until golden brown.
Place the nuts in a coarse sieve over a bowl to drain.
Transfer to a cookie sheet to cool – sprinkle with salt.
Repeat with the remaining nuts.
Yield: About 4 cups
A portion of these walnuts in a vintage mug makes a nice extra gift for my oldest son, who loves this snack.
Lillian, walnuts are now on my grocery list. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
It’s fun to see your colander set. Kitchenware used to be made to last for years with care. I wish manufacturers weren’t as oriented to the cheap and disposable now.