Jul 14 2026
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Cafe 100 Loco Moco Recipe

Inspired by Cafe 100
Time1h
Serves2

Make Cafe 100 Loco Moco Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Rice

For the Burger Patties

For the Gravy

For Toppings

Method

Cooking the Rice

  1. 1

    Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of white rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Making the Burger Patties

  1. 4

    Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine 1 lb of ground beef, 1 tbs of soy sauce, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and finely chopped 2 stalks of green onions.

  2. 5

    Step 2

    Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. Form the mixture into two burger patties.

  3. 6

    Step 3

    Cook the patties on a preheated grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

Preparing the Gravy

  1. 7

    Step 1

    In a saucepan, melt 2 tbs of butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are tender.

  2. 8

    Step 2

    Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and bring to a simmer. In a separate bowl, mix 2 tbs of cornstarch with 1 cup of water until smooth.

  3. 9

    Step 3

    Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering broth while stirring continuously until the gravy thickens. Season with 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of black pepper.

Assembling the Loco Moco

  1. 10

    Step 1

    On a plate, serve a generous scoop of the cooked rice as the base.

  2. 11

    Step 2

    Place a burger patty on top of the rice.

  3. 12

    Step 3

    Pour the mushroom gravy generously over the burger patty.

  4. 13

    Step 4

    Top with a fried egg, and garnish with chopped green onions, 1 tbs of sriracha sauce, and 1 tbs of soy sauce.

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