Crab Flan

• pastry dough1

  (8 ounce) case

• crabmeat↗8 ounces
• finely chopped parsley2 teaspoons
• finely chopped chives1 teaspoon
• butter↗1 ounce
• white rum↗2 tablespoons
• egg yolks↗2
• salt & pepper
• grated nutmeg↗
• WHITE SAUCE

  (use 3/4 cup)

• butter↗1 ounce
• flour↗1 ounce
• milk↗1 1⁄4 cups
• salt & pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine crabmeat, parsley, & chives.

2. 2

   Heat butter in saucepan and cook crab mix for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Sprinkle in the rum.

4. 4

   Pack into pastry case.

5. 5

   Beat egg yolks with sauce, season with S& P.

6. 6

   Pour over the filling.

7. 7

   Bake in moderately hot oven (375°/gas mark 5) for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.

9. 9

   Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour to a smooth paste, cook for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Remove from heat & slowly add milk, stirring all the time.

11. 11

    Bring to a boil, stirring continuously & boil for 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Season to taste.

13. 13

    Variations: the following may be added to the basic white sauce.

14. 14

    2 finely chopped hard boiled eggs.

15. 15

    3 oz grated cheese & 2 egg yolks.

16. 16

    1 Tblsp chopped chives, tarragon, parsley.