Preparation

• Rinse the rice in three changes of cold water, or until the water becomes only slightly cloudy from the rice. Drain well in a sieve.
• Heat 1-1/2 Tbs. of the ginger with 2 Tbs. of the oil in a small (2-qt.) saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to sizzle steadily and becomes fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the grains and ginger start to brown in places, about 2 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, 1-3/4 cups water, and the salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has reduced to about the same level as the top of the rice, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook without disturbing the rice until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl .Stir in 1/2 cup water and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the jalapeños and the remaining 1-1/2 Tbs. ginger in the remaining 2 Tbs. oil until they sizzle steadily for about 30 seconds. Add the snow peas and cook until bright green and browned in places, about 1 minute. Whisk the soy mixture to recombine and add it and the chicken to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and the chicken just heats through, about 2 minutes. Stir in half of the cilantro, reduce the heat to low, and cook for another 2 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with the chicken and snow peas, sprinkled with the remaining cilantro.

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