Spicy Chicken Pho

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbs crisp fried shallots (optional)
• 1 tbs fish sauce
• 100g bean shoots
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 2 chicken breast fillets
• 2 star anise
• 1L chicken stock
• 150g pad thai rice noodles
• 1 tbs soy sauce
• 2 tbs red chilli, sliced (to serve)