Pho Ga Chicken Noodle Soup

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Char onion and ginger cut-side down in a dry pan for 5 minutes. Toast star anise, cinnamon and cloves briefly.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Put chicken, water, charred aromatics and spices in a large pot. Bring slowly to a simmer, skim and cook gently for 60–75 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Remove chicken and cool enough to handle; shred the meat. Strain broth and season with fish sauce and sugar.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Cook noodles separately according to the packet. Blanch bean sprouts briefly if preferred.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Divide noodles and chicken among bowls, add boiling-hot broth and top with sprouts, herbs and spring onion. Serve with lime.