Kid-friendly Faux Vietnamese Vegetable Pho with Nicey-Ricey Noodles in a Mug Recipe - Sticky Fingers

Ingredients

• 2 oz dried flat white rice noodles, like Pad Thai noodles
• 3/4 C vegetable broth
• 1 -inch piece of fresh ginger root
• 1 dried star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 green onion
• 1 medium-sized carrot
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves
• 4 to 5 sprigs fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp hoisin sauce, optional