Chinese Nibbles and Drinks Recipes - Walnut Tea Recipe

Ingredients

• 45 g/1lb shelled walnuts

• 60 ml/4 tbsp vegetable oil

• 600 ml/1 pt/2 1/2 cups water

• 100 g/4 oz/1/2 cup sugar

• pinch of salt

• 30 ml/2 tbsp corn flour (cornstarch)

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Method:

1. Place the walnuts in a pan, cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

2.  Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Rub off the walnut skins then drain the walnuts on kitchen paper.

3. Heat the oil in a wok and fry the walnuts for a few minutes until golden brown.

4. Drain and leave to cool. Grind them finely in a blender or crush with a rolling pin.

5. Bring the water, sugar to taste, and salt to the boil and stir in the walnuts.

6. Mix the corn flour with a little water then stir into the tea. Simmer, stirring, until heated through and translucent. Serve after a banquet.