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This Chinese appetizer features Water, Walnuts, Sugar, Salt, Peanut or corn oil. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Crisp Sugared Walnuts
Description
This Chinese appetizer features Water, Walnuts, Sugar, Salt, Peanut or corn oil. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Traditionally, these crispy sweet walnuts are served as a "starter" appetizer to a Chinese banquet dinner to tease the palate before the first entree.
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They make wonderful snacks or a perfect cocktail food.
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PREHEAT OVEN TO 325F (163&# 194;°C).
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Bring a pot of water to a full boil.
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Add walnuts, remove from heat and set aside for 3 minutes.
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Drain walnuts and pat dry.
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While nuts are hot, toss evenly with sugar and salt to coat.
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Add oil and mix thoroughly.
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Spread nuts in 1 layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Allow the nuts to dry for an hour or until their surface is thoroughly dry.
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Bake, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove and serve.
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Store in an airtight container.
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They will keep for several weeks
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1810.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 163.5g252%
- Saturated Fat 15.6g78%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2442.8mg102%
- Total Carbohydrate 77.9g26%
- Dietary Fiber 16.1g65%
- Sugars 51.2g
- Protein 36.5g73%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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