Description
Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco is a classic comfort food featuring a juicy ground beef patty served over steamed white rice, smothered in savory brown gravy, and topped with a perfectly cooked over-easy egg. This hearty and satisfying plate lunch from Hilo, Hawai’i offers rich flavors and filling ingredients perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Cook the Rice: Rinse the white medium grain rice under cool water until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed rice and water into a rice cooker and cook according to the rice cooker’s instructions until fully cooked and tender.
- Make the Gravy: In a pot, whisk together beef stock, cornstarch, onion powder, shoyu, and beef bouillon paste over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth gravy. Remove the pot from heat and stir in heavy cream to finish the gravy.
- Prepare the Burger Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, diced onion, panko breadcrumbs, ketchup, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Shape the mixture into patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties until browned and fully cooked, flipping once to cook both sides thoroughly.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Crack each egg carefully into the pan, season with salt and pepper. Cook until the egg whites are set and the edges begin to brown. Gently flip the eggs to cook over-easy style, ensuring the yolks remain runny.
- Assemble the Loco Moco: On each plate, place a generous scoop of steamed rice, top with a cooked burger patty, ladle warm brown gravy over the top, and crown with a freshly cooked over-easy egg. Serve immediately to enjoy this classic Hawaiian dish at its best.
Notes
- Use a rice cooker for perfectly steamed rice every time.
- Adjust the seasoning in the gravy to taste, adding more soy sauce or bouillon if desired for extra umami.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Cooking the eggs over-easy maintains the rich runny yolk that complements the savory gravy and beef.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
