Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 1 (2 1/2 lb) whole chicken
2. 2 tablespoons oil
3. 1 onion, sliced
4. 2 cloves garlic, crushed
5. 1 tablespoon fish sauce
6. 2 teaspoons annatto seeds
7. 8 ounces cellophane noodles (sotanghon noodles, soaked and cut into 2-inch lengths)
8. 6 large dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water,destemmed and chopped
9. 12 green onions, finely sliced
10. salt (to taste)
11. black pepper (to taste)

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, place the chicken with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil.
2. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until chicken is tender; remove chicken from pot and cool somewhat.
3. Strain stock in the pot and reserve.
4. Debone the chicken and cut meat into large pieces.
5. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender.
6. Add chicken, and fish sauce to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
7. Pour 2 tbsp hot water over the annato seeds in a small cup, stirring until bright orange; then strain off the water into the pan with the chicken meat along with the strained chicken broth.
8. Bring everything to a boil; add noodles and chopped mushrooms and simmer for 15 minutes.
9. Add green onions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy your meal!