This dish was originally inspired by a banana-date-tofu pudding at an Asian vegetarian restaurant in New York City.
I never did get the recipe for it, but this creation is an amazingly close raw version.
Ingredients
6 dates, seeded
½ cup filtered water
Seeds from ¼ of a split vanilla bean
6 bananas, peeled and halved crosswise
Chopped walnuts, for garnish
Shredded coconut, for garnish
Preparation
1. Place the dates in a small bowl, cover with the water, and soak for about 1 hour, or until soft.
2. In a food processor, blend the dates, their soaking water, and the vanilla seeds until smooth.
3.Add the bananas and process until smooth.
4.Spoon the pudding into individual serving bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until chilled.
5. Garnish with the chopped walnuts and coconut and serve.
Serves 2 to 4
