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Chinese Fried Walnuts
Chinese Fried Walnuts
Chinese Fried Walnut is a popular snack in Chinese cuisine. They are walnuts that have been pan-fried in a mixture of sugar, soy sauce, and various seasonings until they are caramelized and crispy. The result is a sweet and savory treat that is crunchy and addictive.
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, soy sauce, salt, and five-spice powder until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the walnuts to the pan and fry for about 2-3 minutes until they are lightly toasted.
- Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the sugar mixture over the walnuts, stirring constantly to coat the walnuts evenly. Be careful as the sugar may caramelize quickly.
- Continue to cook the walnuts, stirring frequently, for another 5-7 minutes until the sugar has caramelized and the walnuts are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the walnuts from the pan and spread them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
- Once cooled, serve the Chinese Fried Walnuts as a delicious snack or enjoy them as a topping for salads or desserts.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 38g (58%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 28gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 795mg (35%)Potassium: 285mg (8%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 63mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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