CHINA ~ Honey Walnut Shrimp

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CHINESE HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP

1 lb of large or medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 cup walnuts
5 cups water
1 cup sugar (or less to taste, 3/4 is good)
2 cups oil
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon condensed milk
1/2 cup oil

Rinse walnuts. Boil in 5 cups of water, continually changing water until clear. When clear, boil with sugar until sugar dissolves and caramelizes. Heat 2 cups oil until almost smoking and deep fry walnuts until shiny and brown instead of golden. Place walnuts on cookie sheet, let cool. Mix cornstarch and egg whites together to form a thick, sticky texture. Mix well with shrimp and set aside. Mix honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and condensed milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Heat oil and deep-fry shrimp until golden brown. Drain, fold in honey-mayo mixture. Mix well, sprinkle with walnuts, arrange on platter and serve fresh.

Source: Adapted from Shrimp.com