Step 1

Add the water, sugar, and walnuts to a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Boil for two minutes and remove the walnuts, arrange them in one layer to dry, on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy, then add cornstarch and continue whisking until combined. Add the shrimp and stir to combine.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot on medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.

Step 5

One at a time, using a fork, pick up 1 shrimp, let it drip off the excess coating so that the shrimp has a thin coating.

Step 6

Fry until light golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Repeat with all the shrimp.

Step 7

To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir.

Step 8

Add the fried shrimp to the sauce and gently stir to coat evenly.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving plate and top with candied walnuts.

Step 10

Serve immediately with rice and top with sliced green onions.