country of origin: ECUADOR

1 can green beans
3 eggs, separated salt (to taste) fat for frying

Drain green beans. Separate eggs. Beat egg whites with salt until light and fluffy. Heat fat in saucepan to medium high heat for frying. Carefully and slowly (so the whites do not fall) stir in egg yolks into egg whites. Take about 3 string beans and dip into egg white mixture. It should stick to beans. Place in hot fat and fry until slightly brown, turn over once to complete cooking. Serve hot. Note: This same method is used to make Chile Rellenos (stuffed green chilies). Simply stuff chili with cheese, roll in flour or cornmeal, dip in egg white mixture, and fry. Top with tomato sauce