Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsHaleiwa Joe's Haiku GardensShort Rib Loco Moco Recipe

Short Rib Loco Moco Recipe

Time5h 25m
Serves4

5 hour braised short rib, local style fried rice, fried egg, Bulleit bourbon gravy

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Ingredients

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Short Rib

Fried Eggs

Method

Braised Short Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Short Ribs

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the short ribs with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Ribs

    In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    Remove the ribs and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Braise the Ribs

    Return the ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for 5 hours.

Fried Rice Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Fried Rice

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots and sauté for 3 minutes. Add cooked rice and soy sauce, stirring to combine.

  2. 6

    Add Eggs and Green Onions

    Push the rice to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until cooked. Mix everything together and add sesame oil and green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Fried Eggs

  1. 7

    Fry the Eggs

    In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Crack in the eggs and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.

Bourbon Gravy

  1. 8

    Make the Gravy

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in bourbon and beef broth until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, layer the fried rice, top with braised short rib, place a fried egg on top, and drizzle with bourbon gravy.

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