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Cheat n' Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup (Faux Pho)

Created by Sue on February 20, 2013

1 ounce cellophane noodle (bean threads) (or may use rice noodles: flat or vermicelli; takes longer to prepare)
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or minced fresh bird chiles

Step 1: Soak noodles in very hot tap water (cook noodles if you use rice vermicelli or flat rice noodles)
Step 2: While noodles are soaking, cut chicken into thin julienne strips.
Step 3: Heat oil in deep skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken; garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes.
Step 4: Cook, stirring for 1 minute; then add broth and fish sauce and bring to a boil.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is done, about 8 minutes.
Step 6: Drain noodles and cut into short pieces, about 1-1 1/2 inches long.
Step 7: Arrange noodles in bottom of bowls; ladle soup over the top and sprinkle with cilantro, onion, and basil.