Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNo Ke AlohaLoco Moco Recipe

Loco Moco Recipe

Inspired by No Ke Aloha
Time45m
Serves4

A Hawaiian classic with hamburger patty, rice, and fried egg, smothered in brown gravy.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    Rinse 2 cups of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, add the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Prepare the Hamburger Patties

  1. 2

    Mix the Patties

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  2. 3

    Form and Cook the Patties

    Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.

Cook the Eggs

  1. 4

    Fry the Eggs

    In the same skillet used for the patties, crack 4 eggs and fry them sunny-side up or to your liking. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.

Prepare the Gravy

  1. 5

    Make the Gravy

    Following the package instructions, prepare the brown gravy mix in the skillet. Usually, this involves adding water to the mixture and heating it until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 6

    Layer the Ingredients

    On each plate, place a scoop of cooked rice, followed by a hamburger patty. Top the patty with a fried egg. Finally, pour the prepared brown gravy over the entire dish.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Chop 2 tablespoons of green onions and sprinkle them over the dish for added flavor and presentation.

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