Sweet and Sticky Gochujang Stir-Fry with Sesame Rice

Name: Sweet and Sticky Gochujang Stir-Fry with Sesame Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.2 lbs chicken thighs (550 grams, or pork, cut into cubes); 1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks; 1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks; 1/2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons; 4 spring onion, divide green (roughly chopped) and white part (finely chopped); 1 cup chunks of napa cabbage (100-150 grams, optional); 3 cloves of garlic, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1-2 teaspoon(s) gochujang; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; Fresh cilantro, for tasty garnish (optional); 3/4 cup brown sugar (150 grams); 7 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (100 milliliters); 7 tablespoons water (100 mililiters); 2 tablespoons gochujang; 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water, if desired; 10 ounces uncooked rice (300 milliliters); 2 cups water (500 milliliters, or as per package instructions); 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder