Heat oil in a wok, add the smoked sausage or bacon. Cook until sausage is browned or bacon is crisp.

Add onion, garlic, celery and green pepper. Stir fry until vegetables soften.

Add the raw chicken then cayenne, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until chicken loses pink color.

Add rice, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato puree and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Lift lid, enjoy aroma and add the prawns and prepared mussels. Cover and continue cooking for another ten minutes

Check that the mussel shells are all open. If not, stir well and cook a little longer. (60 seconds)

Serve and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.