Sweet Walnut Soup

Directions

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.