• 3 tbsp finely chopped mushrooms (white or cremini)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups beef broth (preferably from bouillon or stock concentrate)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp cold butter (for finishing)
Garnish
• Thinly sliced green onions
• 2 to 3 large eggs
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Instructions
Prepare the Rice
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
2. In a saucepan, combine the rice, water, salt, and oil or butter. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
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Make the Burger Patties
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, grated onion, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
2. Mix gently by hand until just combined (do not overmix). If desired, add a small splash of milk or cream to loosen the texture slightly.
3. Form into 2 or 3 thick patties, making a small thumbprint in the center of each to prevent bulging.
4. Chill the patties for at least 10 minutes while preparing the other components.
5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Sear the patties for 5 or 6 minutes per side, or until a dark crust forms and the internal temperature reaches about 145°F (medium).
6. Transfer the patties to a plate to rest. Do not clean the skillet—reserve the drippings and browned bits.
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Make the Gravy
1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, forming a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and black pepper. Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
6. Simmer the gravy for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
7. Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing the solids to extract maximum flavor.
8. Off heat, whisk in the cold butter to finish. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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Fry the Eggs
1. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Crack the eggs into the pan, spacing them apart. Lightly season the yolks with a pinch of salt
3. Fry until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2 to 3 minutes. Optionally, spoon hot butter over the whites or cover the pan briefly to set the tops.
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Assemble the Loco Moco
1. Scoop a mound of warm rice onto each plate or shallow bowl.
2. Place a seared patty on top of the rice.
3. Ladle a generous amount of hot gravy over the patty and rice.
4. Crown each plate with a fried egg.
5. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
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Loco Moco
A traditional Hawaiian plate lunch classic
Serves: 2 or 3
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Ingredients
For the Rice
• 1 cup medium grain white rice
• 1½ cups water
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp butter
For the Burger Patties
• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
• 1 large egg yolk
• ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp grated yellow onion
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dry mustard powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp heavy cream
For the Gravy
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 tbsp finely chopped mushrooms (white or cremini)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups beef broth (preferably from bouillon or stock concentrate)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp cold butter (for finishing)
Garnish
• Thinly sliced green onions
• 2 to 3 large eggs
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Instructions
Prepare the Rice
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
2. In a saucepan, combine the rice, water, salt, and oil or butter. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
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Make the Burger Patties
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, grated onion, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
2. Mix gently by hand until just combined (do not overmix). If desired, add a small splash of milk or cream to loosen the texture slightly.
3. Form into 2 or 3 thick patties, making a small thumbprint in the center of each to prevent bulging.
4. Chill the patties for at least 10 minutes while preparing the other components.
5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Sear the patties for 5 or 6 minutes per side, or until a dark crust forms and the internal temperature reaches about 145°F (medium).
6. Transfer the patties to a plate to rest. Do not clean the skillet—reserve the drippings and browned bits.
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Make the Gravy
1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, forming a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and black pepper. Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
6. Simmer the gravy for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
7. Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing the solids to extract maximum flavor.
8. Off heat, whisk in the cold butter to finish. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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Fry the Eggs
1. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Crack the eggs into the pan, spacing them apart. Lightly season the yolks with a pinch of salt
3. Fry until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2 to 3 minutes. Optionally, spoon hot butter over the whites or cover the pan briefly to set the tops.
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Assemble the Loco Moco
1. Scoop a mound of warm rice onto each plate or shallow bowl.
2. Place a seared patty on top of the rice.
3. Ladle a generous amount of hot gravy over the patty and rice.
4. Crown each plate with a fried egg.
5. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.