Mugua Ji (Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry) | Saveur

Mugua Ji (Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry) | Saveur

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Traditionally, this saucy stir-fry gets its sweet-tart flavor from mugua, or flowering quince. Green papaya is a good substitute. See the recipe »

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 3 cups canola oil
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, cut diagonally into 1″ chunks
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each quartered
  • ¼ cups Asian chile paste
  • 2 tbsp. minced jalapeño or serrano chiles
  • 9 oz. thinly sliced green papaya
  • 6 ribs celery, cut into 2″ pieces
  • 1 (4″) piece ginger, unpeeled and cut into ⅛″-thick slices
  • ¼ cups Asian chile oil
  • Cilantro leaves, to garnish

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