In a 2-quart stock pot, heat the duck fat using medium flame
2-3 tablespoons duck fat
Add the onions with a pinch of salt. Mix and cook 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
1 small onion
Add the ginger, garlic and thyme leaves. Mix. Cook 30 to 60 seconds.
1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Add the brown rice and beans and season with the salt and black pepper. Mix and cook 2 minutes.
1 cup jasmine brown rice, 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 15 ounces red beans
Pour in the stock and soy sauce. Add the whole cloves. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover. Lower the flame and simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed. About 30 to 35 minutes .
2 cups chicken stock, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 whole cloves
Turn off the flame and rest, covered. Fluff and serve with your favorite protein.