Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Cut 12 ounces chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Toss with 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt and 1 teaspoon cornstarch; let the seasoned chicken stand for 15 minutes while you prepare the other components.

2. 2.

   Rinse 3/4 cup jasmine rice. Combine it in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff before serving.

3. 3.

   Prepare the vegetables and aromatics:

   • Separate 1 pound bok choy into stems and leaves; cut both into bite-size pieces.
   • Thinly slice 3 green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
   • Grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
   • Mince 3 garlic cloves.
   • Lightly crush 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns.

   Keep each prepared component nearby for stir-frying.

4. 4.

   Make the stir-fry sauce by whisking together:

   • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
   • 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinkiang black vinegar
   • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
   • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
   • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
   • 3 tablespoons water
   • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

   Set the Sichuan sauce beside the stove.

5. 5.

   Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Toast the prepared Sichuan peppercorns for 30 seconds, then add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil. Add the seasoned chicken in one layer and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes, until browned but not quite cooked through; transfer it to a clean plate.

6. 6.

   Add 1/2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the prepared bok choy stems for 2 minutes. Add the prepared green onion whites, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the prepared bok choy leaves and cook for 1 minute, until beginning to wilt.

7. 7.

   Whisk the Sichuan sauce again and pour it into the skillet. Return the cooked chicken and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce is glossy and the chicken reaches 175°F. Remove from the heat and rest for 2 minutes.

8. 8.

   Divide the fluffed rice between two shallow bowls. Spoon the Sichuan chicken and bok choy over the rice, then finish with the prepared green onion tops.

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