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Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco

Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco: Your Comfort Food Dream Dish

The Ultimate Hawaiian Loco Moco is a hearty dish combining a juicy burger patty, fluffy rice, and rich gravy, topped with a fried egg. A comforting meal for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup white medium grain rice Substitute with brown rice for added fiber or quinoa for gluten-free option.
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups beef stock Opt for low-sodium varieties to keep it healthier.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Flour can also be used if you prefer.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Fresh onions can be used, but adjust for extra moisture.
  • 2 tablespoons shoyu (soy sauce) Tamari is a great gluten-free substitute.
For the Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef Ground turkey can substitute for a lighter option.
  • 1 large egg For a lighter version, use egg whites or tofu scramble.
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Eggs
  • 4 large eggs Any neutral oil or butter works well for frying.
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Non-stick frying pan
  • large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear, then cook with water in a rice cooker for about 20 minutes.
  2. Combine beef stock, cornstarch, onion powder, and shoyu in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
  3. Mix ground beef, egg, onions, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Form into four patties and cook in a skillet until browned.
  4. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. Cook eggs until whites are set, flipping for over-easy. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble by placing rice on plates, topping with patties, pouring on gravy, and adding a fried egg on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure rice is fluffy for better gravy absorption. Whisk gravy continuously for a smooth finish. Avoid overcooking eggs for runny yolks. Prepare rice and gravy in advance for convenience.

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