vegetable oil • onion, thinly sliced • garlic cloves, finely chopped • peppers, deseeded and finely chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1⁄3 oz carrots, shredded • ¾ pt chicken stock • boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks • 1⁄8 oz rice noodles • coriander leaves, chopped • fresh basil leaves, chopped • a small handful of bean sprouts • soy sauce •