FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   Heat a large pot of water.
  
  String and wash the green beans.
  
  Add them to the boiling water.
• 2.   Add salt and let cook for 30 minutes.
  
  Meanwhile, prepare the white sauce:
  
  Heat 50 cl of milk over medium heat. Mix 4 tablespoons of flour and 3 tablespoons of water in a large bowl.
• 3.   Stir with a wooden spoon until there are no more lumps.
  
  Add a small ladle of hot milk to the bowl, mix, then pour the contents of the bowl into the pot.
  
  Immediately reduce the heat and stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce is thick. Season with salt and pepper.
• 4.   Set aside.
  
  Preheat the oven to 220°C (approximately 425°F).
  
  Drain the green beans when they are well cooked. Put them in the blender to puree them.
  
  Add the white sauce to this puree and mix.
  
  Separate 2 eggs, keeping the whites for another use.
• 5.   Add the yolks to the green bean puree and mix well.
• 6.   Butter a 20cm x 18cm gratin dish with a teaspoon of butter.
  
  Pour the mixture into the dish.
• 7.   Sprinkle with 4 teaspoons of breadcrumbs.
  
  Cut the equivalent of 2 teaspoons of butter into small pieces.
• 8.   Spread them on top of the dish.
  
  Grill for 20 minutes in the hot oven.

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