Chili jam is a classic condiment in Thai cuisine. The Thaifusions take, which melds sweet caramelized onions and firey chiles, is transformed into a sticky, savory stir-fry sauce that makes even the simplest weeknight stir-fry shine.
1/4-inch cup Thaifusions Sweet Onion Chili Jam
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
Cooked rice, for serving
Season chicken with salt. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned on one side, about 1 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add remaining tablespoon of oil to wok. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Add the bell peppers and green beans and cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more.
Whisk together Thaifusions Sweet Onion Chile Jam and fish sauce. Return chicken to wok along with chile jam mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in basil and serve over rice.
We caramelize each small batch of sweet onions, roasted chili flakes, tamarind, fresh garlic and shallots, leaving behind a savory jam of tangy-sweet Thai heat. Use as a condiment, a stir fry starter, a bun jam for the perfect burger, flatbread or simply with cheese and crackers.