Beans a la Poulette

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh green beans, trimmed (Young and tender beans are best.)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 Egg yolks (From large eggs)
• 0.25 cup Water (For cooking the beans)

Instructions

1. 1Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the beans well.
2. 2In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux. This prevents the butter from becoming oily.
3. 3Add the drained green beans to the saucepan with the butter sauce. Stir to coat the beans evenly. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and the beans are heated through. The water from the beans will mix with the butter and flour, creating a thin sauce.
4. 4In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly. Temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking in a few tablespoons of the hot sauce from the saucepan. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and stir constantly over very low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Do not boil, or the eggs will curdle.
5. 5Serve the beans a la Poulette immediately while warm.