Sweet Walnut Soup

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Spread walnuts on baking sheet, and toast 15 minutes, or until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cool.

4. 4

   Soak rice in 1 cup boiling water in bowl 2 hours.

5. 5

   Drain.

6. 6

   Puree rice, walnuts, and 4 cups water in blender until smooth.

7. 7

   Transfer to saucepan, stir in sugar and salt, and bring to a simmer.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Strain mixture through fine sieve into bowl.

10. 10

    Discard solids.

11. 11

    Stir in coconut milk.

12. 12

    Garnish with persimmons, if using.

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