Sautéed Salmon with Noodles and Vietnamese Spice Broth

This is a simplified version of the Vietnamese national dish, pho, which contains varying proportions of liquids to solids and can range from what looks like a soup to a bowl of noodles with various condiments. In this version, adapted as a base for sautéed salmon, the emphasis is on the noodles so they can prop up the salmon and keep it from overcooking. In traditional recipes, pho is served with rice noodles, sometimes called rice vermicelli or rice sticks, which are sold in Asian