String Beans
- String beans
- Salt
- Butter
- Flour
- 2 Tbsps cream
Top and tail the string beans, pulling off the strings in the process. Holding a dozen at a time in your hand, cut them up diagonally into pieces 1/3 inch in length. Throw them in cold water as you cut them.
When all are cut, wash them and put in boiling water. Boil for 2 hours; if old, boil for much longer. When very soft, drain through a colander. Put them back in the pot.
Add salt, butter, a little dust of flour and cream. Let it boil up and serve like a rascal with a smile on your face.
You may also simply place the string beans in a vegetable dish with only salt and butter, if you prefer.
When all are cut, wash them and put in boiling water. Boil for 2 hours; if old, boil for much longer. When very soft, drain through a colander. Put them back in the pot.
Add salt, butter, a little dust of flour and cream. Let it boil up and serve like a rascal with a smile on your face.
You may also simply place the string beans in a vegetable dish with only salt and butter, if you prefer.
Submitted by Apr 4, 2010
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