| 2 | bn | Rice vermicelli, about 8 ounces |
| | Oil for deep frying |
| 1 | lg | Onion, finely chopped |
| 5 | | Garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 1/2 | lb | Pork fillet, sliced and cut into 1" long pieces |
| 1 | | Whole chicken breast, boned, sliced and cut into 1" pieces. |
| 6 | | Dried Chinese mushrooms (shiitake), soaked and finely sliced. |
| 2 | sm | Fresh chilies, seeded and finely sliced. |
| 3 | tb | Soy sauce. |
| | Juice from 2 limes. |
| 2 | tb | Rice vinegar. |
| 4 | | Or 5 tablespoons sugar, granulated, brown or palm. |
| 3 | tb | Fish sauce. |
| 3 | tb | Small shrimp++cooked or raw. |
| 4 | | Eggs, beaten. |
| | Handful of bean sprouts |
| 6 | | Green onions, finely chopped. |
| 4 | tb | Fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 2 | | Green onions, cut for decoration. |
