Chinese Fried Walnuts

In 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat water to boiling; add walnuts and heat to boiling, cook 1 minute.

Rinse walnuts under running hot water; drain.

Wash the saucepan and dry well.

In large bowl with rubber spatula, gently stir warm walnuts with sugar until sugar is dissolved.

(If necessary, let mixture stand a few minutes to dissolve sugar.)

Meanwhile, in same pan over medium heat, heat about 1 inch salad oil to 350° on deep fat thermometer. With slotted spoon, add the nuts (a few spoonfuls at a time) to the oil; fry until golden, stirring often.

With slotted spoon, place walnuts in sieve over bowl to drain; sprinkle lightly with salt. Toss lightly to keep walnuts from sticking together.

Transfer to cookie sheet to cool, separating them.

Store in tightly covered container.