String Beans in Fricassea

Ingredients

• 1 pound String beans (Young string beans are best)
• 4 cups Water (For cooking the beans)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (For cooking the beans)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped)
• 0.5 medium Onion (Chopped)
• 0.5 cup Broth (Vegetable or chicken broth)
• 2 Egg yolks (From large eggs)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (Grated)

Instructions

1. 1Cut off the ends and string the string beans.
2. 2Cook the string beans in salted water until tender-crisp. Drain them well.
3. 3Put the drained string beans in a saucepan with butter, parsley, and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Add broth to the saucepan. If the beans dry up before they are completely cooked, add more broth as needed. Boil slowly until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks with a little water. A few moments before taking the beans off the fire, add the egg yolk mixture, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese to the saucepan. Stir from time to time until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Do not boil.