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     Title: FRIED WALNUTS
Categories: Chinese, Appetizers
     Yield: 1 servings

     2 c  Boiling water
 1 1/2 c  Halved walnuts
   1/2 c  Sugar
     1 c  Vegetable oil

 Pour boiling water over nuts and let stand 2 to 3
 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to baking sheet.
 Sprinkle with sugar and mix well. Spread in single
 layer and let stand overnight to dry.

 Heat oil in wok or skillet until very hot. Add nuts in
 small batches and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2
 minutes; watch carefully because they can burn
 quickly. Drain on rack. Store in tightly covered
 container in cool, dry place.

 (Oil can be strained and used several more times for
 this recipe.)

 Makes 1 1/2 cups.

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