Sweet Walnut Soup

“Served hot or cold, this is one of the few Chinese desserts I clamored for as a child,” says Recipe Tester Fiona Kennedy…

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“Served hot or cold, this is one of the few Chinese desserts I clamored for as a child,” says Recipe Tester Fiona Kennedy

Servings
8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw walnuts
  • 3 Tbs. Arborio or Carnaroli rice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 15-oz. can light coconut milk

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread walnuts on baking sheet, and toast 15 minutes, or until fragrant. Cool.

2. Soak rice in 1 cup boiling water in bowl 2 hours. Drain. Purée rice, walnuts, and 4 cups water in blender until smooth. Transfer to saucepan, stir in sugar and salt, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Strain mixture through fine sieve into bowl. Discard solids. Stir in coconut milk. Garnish with persimmons, if using.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 299
  • Carbohydrate Content 27 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 21 g
  • Fiber Content 2 g
  • Protein Content 5 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 4 g
  • Sodium Content 78 mg
  • Sugar Content 20 g

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