California Walnuts | Essential Food for Health

Servings

8

Prep Time

15 min

Ingredients

• 2 cups California walnut halves and pieces
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp mild chili powder
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add California walnut halves and pieces; simmer for 5 minutes.  Drain, place walnuts on paper towels to dry.
2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, chili powder and five-spice powder; mix well.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan, add walnuts and fry until golden.  Remove quickly, drain well; add to bowl with spices and toss to coat.
4. Wipe out saucepan and return walnuts to dry off.
5. Serve as a snack.  Makes 2 cups.