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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco Recipe

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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco is a comforting and hearty dish featuring perfectly cooked medium grain rice topped with savory homemade burger patties, rich brown gravy, and crispy fried eggs. This classic Hawaiian recipe blends flavors and textures that satisfy any craving for a filling meal.

Ingredients

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For the Rice:

  • 2 cups white medium grain rice
  • 2 cups water

For the Brown Gravy:

  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

For the Burger Patties:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup onion, diced
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Eggs:

  • 6 large eggs
  • Cooking oil of choice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Add the rinsed rice and measured water to a rice cooker and cook until done, resulting in fluffy, perfectly steamed rice.
  2. Make the Gravy: In a pot, whisk together beef stock, cornstarch, onion powder, shoyu, and beef bouillon paste to combine. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth gravy. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream to add richness.
  3. Prepare the Burger Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, diced onion, panko breadcrumbs, ketchup, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly until evenly combined. Form the mixture into evenly sized patties. Cook the patties in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once.
  4. Cook the Eggs: Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Crack each egg carefully into the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs until the whites are set and edges become slightly browned. Gently flip each egg for over-easy doneness, allowing the yolk to remain runny.
  5. Assemble the Loco Moco: On each serving plate, place a scoop of cooked rice. Top the rice with a freshly cooked burger patty, generously ladle the warm brown gravy over the patty, then crown everything with a perfectly fried egg. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For authentic flavor, use medium grain rice and traditional Hawaiian-style brown gravy ingredients.
  • Adjust seasoning on burger patties with salt and pepper to taste before cooking.
  • Use fresh eggs and cook carefully to achieve perfect over-easy eggs with runny yolks.
  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • Leftover rice can be refrigerated and reheated, but fresh rice is preferable for best texture.

Keywords: Loco Moco, Hawaiian recipe, hamburger patties, brown gravy, fried eggs, rice dish, traditional Hawaiian food

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