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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco Recipe

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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco is a hearty and comforting dish featuring juicy beef patties, a rich brown gravy, fluffy white rice, and perfectly cooked eggs. This classic Hawaiian meal beautifully balances savory flavors and textures for a satisfying experience.

Ingredients

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 2 cups of water to a rice cooker and cook until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked.
  2. Make the Gravy: In a medium pot, whisk together beef stock, cornstarch, onion powder, shoyu, and beef bouillon paste. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth gravy. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream to enrich the flavor and texture.
  3. Prepare the Burger Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, diced onion, panko breadcrumbs, ketchup, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Form the mixture into evenly sized patties. Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat, add a small amount of cooking oil if desired, and cook the patties until browned on both sides and fully cooked through, flipping once halfway.
  4. Cook the Eggs: Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Crack each egg into the pan carefully and season them with salt and pepper. Cook until the egg whites are set and edges start to brown. Flip each egg gently to cook until the yolk is slightly runny, aiming for over-easy eggs.
  5. Assemble the Loco Moco: On individual plates, place a generous scoop of cooked white rice. Top each rice portion with a cooked burger patty. Ladle warm brown gravy over the patties, then crown everything with a cooked egg. Serve immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or oats.
  • Use low-sodium beef stock and reduce added salt to control sodium content.
  • Eggs can be cooked to your preferred doneness; sunny-side up or poached eggs also work well.
  • Leftover rice can be refrigerated and reheated for convenience.
  • Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Adding finely minced garlic or Worcestershire sauce to the patties enhances flavor.

Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/ultimate-hawaiian-loco-moco-recipe/