450g/1lb fresh beansprouts, ends removed
1Β½ tbsp finely chopped garlic
3 tbsp finely chopped spring onion
300ml/10fl oz chicken stock
450g/1lb egg noodles (dried or fresh)
1 tsp salt
dash sesame oil
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
Β½ tsp freshly ground white pepper
50g/2oz shredded cured ham or lean English smoked bacon
2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry)