Chinese Fried Walnuts

1  pound shelled walnuts

1  cup sugar

Vegetable oil; for frying

Salt; to taste

1. Place walnuts in a stockpot and fill with water.  Bring to boil over medium high heat.  Boil for 2 minutes.  Strain the nuts but do not rinse.

2.  Toss the drained nuts in a bowl and toss with sugar while still hot until coated.

3.  Heat 3-inches of oil in stockpot over medium-high heat.  When oil appears to shimmer, drop one coated nut in the oil.  The nut should start to sizzle immediately.  Fry nuts in 3 batches.  Before placing each batch in oil, toss nuts and sugar mixture.  Fry for 3-5 minutes. 

4.  When lightly browned, remove with slotted spoon and transfer each batch to cookie sheet.  Sprinkle with salt to taste while still hot.  Let cool and break apart.