Chef Don's Kitchen Recipe File

 
RECIPE NAME: Candied Pistachios Original Date:
DIRECTORY: Procedures 11/19/01
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Make sure the oil is heated in a large enough pan to avoid overflowing when adding the sugar coated nuts!!

Ingredients

    

Specs
Pistachio Pieces ½ cup    
Canola Oil (for frying) 4 cups    
Powdered sugar ¼ cup    
Salt sprinkle    
Cayenne pepper sprinkle    
Water to boil Pistachios first 4 cups    
       
       

Directions:

Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a pan suitable for frying. Bring the water to the boil.

Drop the pistachios pieces in the water and bring to a boil.

Strain immediately and sprinkle with salt, pepper and powdered sugar.

Mix with a spoon or spatula until the powdered sugar is melted and completely coating the nuts.

Drop the coated nuts into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Pour out onto a sheet pan to cool.