You won't be able to eat just one! These Chinese Candied Walnuts are the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy, and nutty. They’re super easy to make at home with just 4 simple ingredients and ready in less than 15 minutes!
Do you love walnuts? If so, I have a great way for you to enjoy this healthy nut!
Chinese candied walnuts are absolutely delicious, and it's impossible to eat just one. I'm pretty confident that these candied nuts will become one of your favorite ways to enjoy this versatile nut.
And guess what? These delicious nuts are so very easy to make in your home kitchen! Intrigued? Please read on for the ingredients you will need and easy step by step instructions!
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🥘 Ingredients
The ingredient list for this recipe is very short and sweet!
You'll only need 4 simple ingredients to make this great walnuts recipe:
- Walnuts
- Sugar
- Sesame seeds - adds a lovely extra nutty flavor
- Peanut oil - suitable for high heat cooking
Now let's make this irresistible snack!
🔪 Instructions
So here are the easy step by step instructions to make this Chinese walnut recipe!
Start by adding ⅓ cup sugar to a small bowl that can withstand heat, and ⅓ cup peanut oil to a wok. Set both aside for now.
Bring a large pot of water to the boil. When the water is boiling, add the walnuts and boil at a rapid boil for 3 minutes. Drain the walnuts and add the hot drained walnuts to the bowl containing the sugar.
By the way, boiling walnuts reduces bitterness.
Toss the hot walnuts with the sugar until well combined.
Heat the wok with peanut oil on a high heat. Once the oil is very hot, add the sugared covered walnuts to the oil, and stir fry until the walnuts turn golden brown. You will want to stir fry continuously. This took me 5 minutes, however your time may vary.
Once golden brown, remove the walnuts using your slotted spoon and put them back in your bowl. Now add the sesame seeds and toss well.
Allow to cool to room temperature before enjoying!
Suggestions For Serving
Despite being candied and stir fried in peanut oil, I still consider these nuts a somewhat healthy snack. 😁
Ok well I'm somewhat kidding but these are great for snacking, and why not try them as a topping for ice cream or salads?
Also try serving them as an appetizer as they do in China, or include them in your charcuterie board.
These would also make a wonderful homemade gift for your friends and family during the holiday season!
FAQ
Allow the walnuts to cool to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container. You can leave them out on your counter and enjoy them within 4-5 days.
We boil the walnuts to reduce bitterness.
Some Other Great Recipes You May Enjoy!
Why not make one of these great Chinese main dishes for dinner, and enjoy Chinese candied walnuts as an appetizer?
1,000 Foods To Eat Project
In conclusion, Chinese candied nuts, or "tianzha hetao," is listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. I am working my way through the foods listed in this book. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project. Chinese candied walnuts is food #77 in my project! Please visit the 1,000 Foods To Eat Project page to see some other MUST TRY foods of the world that you may love to try!
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Easy and Best Chinese Candied Walnuts Snack Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large pot for boiling the walnuts
- 1 wok for stir frying the walnuts
- 1 Small bowl use a bowl that can withstand heat, as you'll be adding hot walnuts to the bowl
- 1 slotted spoon for removing the walnuts from hot oil
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ⅓ cup peanut oil peanut oil is suitable for high heat cooking
Instructions
- Add ⅓ cup sugar to a bowl that can withstand heat, and ⅓ cup peanut oil to a wok. Set both aside for now.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. When the water is boiling, add the walnuts and boil at a rapid boil for 3 minutes. Drain the walnuts and add the hot drained walnuts to the bowl containing the sugar.
- Toss the hot walnuts with the sugar until well combined.
- Heat the wok with peanut oil on a high heat. Once the oil is very hot, add the sugared covered walnuts to the oil, and stir fry until the walnuts turn golden brown. You will want to stir fry continuously. This took me 5 minutes, however your time may vary.
- Once golden brown, remove the walnuts using your slotted spoon and put them back in your bowl. Now add the sesame seeds and toss well. Allow to cool to room temperature before enjoying!
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