The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

1117. INGREDIENTS.--6 heads of endive, salt and water, 1 pint of broth,

thickening of butter and flour, 1 tablespoonful of lemon-juice, a small lump of sugar. _Mode_.--Wash and free the endive thoroughly from insects, remove the green part of the leaves, and put it into boiling water, slightly salted. Let it remain for 10 minutes; then take it out, drain it till there is no water remaining, and chop it very fine. Put it into a stewpan with the broth; add a little salt and a lump of sugar, and boil until the endive is perfectly tender. When done, which may be ascertained by squeezing a piece between the thumb and finger, add a thickening of butter and flour and the lemon-juice: let the sauce boil up, and serve. _Time_.--10 minutes to boil, 5 minutes to simmer in the broth. _Average cost_, 1d. per head. _Sufficient_ for 3 or 4 persons. _Seasonable_ from November to March. ENDIVE A LA FRANCAISE.