Introduction:
Here are the top reasons for eating walnuts:
Cancer Fighting Properties including breast cancer.
Heart Health – Walnut contain the amino acid arginine, which offers multiple vascular benefits to people with heart disease.
Rare and powerful antioxidants – crucial to health.
Weight Control – Eating walnuts is also associated with increased satiety.
Improved reproductive health in men.
Brain Health – Contain a number of neuro-protective compounds including Vitamin E, folate, melatonin, Omega-3 fats and antioxidants. Research has proven that walnut consumption may support brain health.
Ingredients:
20 pieces unshelled walnuts
Sea salt
Cooking honey or maple syrup
Method:
Use a nut cracker to open all the walnuts.
The partial walnuts ready to cook.
Heat non stick pan over medium heat and pan fry the walnuts.
Add some sea salt and two tablespoons of cooking honey or any syrup and mix well.
Lightly pan fry until all the walnuts are coated with the honey and caramelized.
Should take about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the quantity used.
When done, transfer to a plate and leave it to cool.
I will add these caramelized walnuts for my smoked duck dish.
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