Khao piak sen (Lao chicken rice noodle soup)

Instructions

1. Bring the water to the boil with the chicken, the whole onion and the ginger, then skim the surface.
2. Simmer covered for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender, then remove it and shred it.
3. Chop the garlic and fry it in the hot oil until crisp, then set aside.
4. Add the grated carrot to the broth and season with the fish sauce, salt and pepper.
5. Blanch the rice noodles for 1 minute in boiling water, then divide them among the bowls.
6. Pour the hot broth and shredded chicken over the noodles.
7. Garnish with the fried garlic, spring onions, coriander and bean sprouts, then serve.