Quick Pho Ga

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed
• 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 (2-inch) knob of fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
• 6 cloves
• 2 star anise pods
• 1 (2-inch) stick cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces vermicelli rice noodles
• 2 to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
• 3 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• Sliced red or green jalapeño peppers
• Mung bean sprouts
• Fresh mint, cilantro, or Thai basil leaves and sprigs
• Lime wedges
• Sriracha
• Hoisin sauce