Mee Siam (Spicy Rice Vermicelli)

vermicelli (rice sticks)

bean sprouts

shrimps (shelled and deveined)

chicken (cut into thin strips)

pieces fried bean curd/firm tofu (cut into pieces)

stalks Chinese chives (chopped into 1-inch length)

sugar

Salt

Soy sauce or fish sauce

oil

red chilies

shallots

garlic

taucheo (fermented yellow bean sauce)

eggs (lightly beaten, seasoned with a pinch of salt)

stalks scallions (chopped into 1/2-inch length)

limes (cut into wedges)

red chili (thinly sliced)