Ingredients

  • 8 None chicken drumsticks, skin removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 pieces fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 None cinnamon stick
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 8 oz dried flat rice noodles
  • 1 bunch choy sum or Chinese broccoli, trimmed and chopped
  • 4 oz bean sprouts, rinsed
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro, leaves picked
  • 1/4 bunch basil, leaves torn
  • 3 None green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 None fresh long red chili pepper, thinly sliced
  • None None Lemon or lime wedges, to serve

Method

  • Place chicken, garlic, ginger and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Add 8 cups cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 25 mins or until chicken is cooked through. Cool slightly.
  • Using tongs, discard cinnamon, then transfer chicken to a large bowl. Reserve chicken stock in saucepan. Cool chicken and remove meat from bones. Discard bones; shred meat coarsely.
  • Bring stock to a simmer on low heat. Add sauces and noodles. Cook and stir for 3-4 mins or until noodles soften. Remove from heat. Stir in choy sum and chicken and season.
  • Place soup in large serving bowls. Top with sprouts, herbs, onion and chili pepper. Serve with lemon or lime wedges.