Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, plus 1 teaspoon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Vietnamese chile paste
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into thin strips
• 4 cups chopped Chinese vegetables or Napa cabbage
• 1 (5-ounce) package rice noodles, prepared according to packing directions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

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