Rice with anise

5 Boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut in quarters 1 lb of pork, cut in 1 inch pieces (does not have to be an expensive cut) 3 links of Chorizo saussage,[...]

2 carrots , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 5-6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 fennel bulb , trimmed, cored[...]

500 gm rice 650 ml water 3 x big onions - cut into halves and slice     thinly     Lb. 2 clv garlic 2 x cm piece ginger 1 x star anise (bunga lawang) 8 x[...]