Heat oil in a pot

Drop a stir anise. Saute till aroma

Add chopped beans and carrot. Saute for a minute.

If using chicken/sausages, add it to the mix and saute.

Add the ginger garlic chillies and saute

Add mushrooms, cover lid and cook.

Season with salt and pepper and mix.

Add soaked rice and give it a gentle mix

Add coconut milk, reducing heat to simmer

Add corn and peas and mix in

Check for seasoning. Add salt as necessary

When rice is semi done, add frozen prawns

Once rice is cooked, take off heat