Loco Moco

Loco Moco – Original Recipe from Hawaii

Hearty Hawaiian classic with juicy beef patties, rich gravy, fried egg, and rice – serves 4.

Ingredients:

For the Gravy

• 1 onion (or 2 shallots)
• 1 garlic clove
• 30 g butter
• 20 g all-purpose flour
• 400 ml beef broth
• 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

For the Patties

• 500 g ground beef
• 1 egg (medium)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp peanut oil (for frying the patties)

Additionally

• 300 g long grain rice
• 1 tsp salt (for cooking water)
• 1 scallion (for garnish, finely sliced)
• 4 eggs (medium, fried sunny-side up)
• 2 tbsp peanut oil (for frying the eggs)

Preparation:

• 1. Cook rice with 1 tsp salt according to package instructions and set aside.
• 2. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
• 3. For the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
• 4. Stir in flour and cook briefly. Gradually add beef broth while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
• 5. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
• 6. For the patties, mix ground beef with egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 equal patties.
• 7. Heat peanut oil in a pan and fry patties over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.
• 8. In another pan, heat 2 tbsp peanut oil and fry eggs sunny-side up.
• 9. Divide rice among plates, place patties on top, and pour over the gravy.
• 10. Top each patty with a fried egg, garnish with sliced scallions, and serve.

Enjoy this classic Loco Moco with its savory blend of juicy meat, flavorful gravy, and creamy fried egg!