Delicious Capela: An Easy And Rich Fusion Party Dish You Won't Want To Miss

Capela, which is a delightful party dish, meaning “crown.” A specific Macanese fusion dish called “Capella,” which means “chapel” in Portuguese, is usually served on special events or religious holidays.

It is a mixture of creamy and luscious braised pork, usually ribs or belly, cooked in a rich sauce with flavors of soy sauce, cinnamon, and star anise. The dish’s flavors come together perfectly over low heat to create a taste that will endure forever.

Ingredients:

1 kg of pork meat mince (ribs or belly)
1 big onion, chopped
4 minced garlic cloves

250g Bacon rashers with streaks
50g of grated Parmesan cheese
2 bread pieces, dipped in milk and crumbled
2 big, beaten eggs

A pinch of powdered star anise
A pinch of ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons of soy sauce
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Chop the bacon tails into dice to add to the meat mixture, and trim any streaky areas into long strips for decoration.
In a bowl, mix the milk-soaked bread, diced bacon, onion, and garlic, along with most of the parmesan cheese.
Mix well, using your fingers to break up the bread and mince it into a consistency similar to sausage.
Spoon onto a baking sheet and shape into a roughly oval form measuring 1.25 inches in width and 1.5 inches in height.
Layer the streaky bacon on top of the meatloaf in a horizontal pattern, covering both the outside and the inside. Sprinkle the leftover Parmesan cheese over the top.
Finally, oven bake at 200°/220°C for one hour.

Your delicious Capela is ready to be served after an hour, however, try to give it time to set before serving.