2tablespoonstoasted black sesame seedsto sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
Slowly simmer chicken breast in water.
Add Anise seed powder, cinnamon powder, ground ginger, garlic and some fish sauce.
Stir the broth occasionally so that the seasoning dissipates well throughout the soup base rather than clump up from the cinnamon and anise powder.
In a smaller saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Then quickly cook the Vietnamese thin rice noodles for about 4 minutes.
Drain the hot water and place the noodles in cold running water so that it cools off and does not continue cooking.
In a soup bowl, add the noodles and top it with chicken and broth.
Then add all the fresh ingredients – the bean sprouts, roasted black sesame seeds, basil leaves, sliced chili peppers, and even some cut romaine lettuce if you like.
Squeeze some lime juice into the soup to add some citrus, and voila! It is sooooo delicious!