HANOI STYLE CHICKEN PHO

Hanoi style Chicken Pho image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole rotisserie chicken
4 quart(s) chicken stock
2 tablespoon(s) coriander seeds
3 whole cloves
1 medium onion quartered
2 inch piece of ginger
3 tablespoon(s) fish sauce
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
14 ounce(s) dried rice noodles
1 cup(s) cilantro chopped
1/2 cup(s) scallions chopped
2 limes cut into wedges

Steps:

Separate the chicken from the bones then shred it and set aside.
In a stock pot add the chicken bones and stock and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile in a small saucepan add the coriander and cloves and toss over medium heat toasting for 4 minutes. Add the toasted spices, onions, and ginger to the broth.
Reduce the heat and simmer 15 more minutes. Strain out the solids discarding them leaving the broth in the stock pot. Stir in the fish sauce and sugar.
In a sparate saucepan cook the noodles as directed on package. Drain. Transfer the noodles to a bowl. Top with shredded chicken, cilantro,and scallions. Serve with lime wedges.