6 whole scallions white and green parts finely chopped,

3 whole garlic cloves, sliced

1 sprig fresh herb, fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon Dried bay leaves, crumbled

1/4 cup olive oil or more if needed

2 med green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares

2 each japanese eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/4 lb shiitake mushrooms (optional)

1/2 lb baby okra, trimmed

12 to 16 chicken wings

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice

3 cups hot Chicken Stock or water

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 pinch saffron threads

1 dash coarse kosher salt, to taste

1 dash Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

2 ½ tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh