Loco Moco Recipe

Meat, egg, rice — the quintessential combination for a filling, delicious meal. All the more when the meat in question is a tasty, tender burger! Deliciously filling, the burger is a staple ulam for kids and adults alike. Kids love bringing their burgers to school and having spoonful after spoonful with delicious rice. Meanwhile, grownups often turn to burgers as their ultimate comfort food, with each bite filling them with warmth and nostalgia. There are very few ways to mess up a burger, egg, and rice combo. So instead of messing it up, why not make it even better? Enter this tasty loco moco recipe: saucy, satisfying, scrumptious, you can’t help but go loco over it!

What is Loco Moco?

Admittedly, you’ve probably already had loco moco before — just without knowing the name for it. Loco moco is a very simple yet impactful dish that combines a delicious hearty burger patty, yummy egg, and a filling serving of rice. But what sets loco moco apart from your usual burger fare is the presence of a creamy and absolutely scrumptious sauce! This sauce is a lot like gravy; thick and rich, it complements the saltiness of your burger and adds to the indulgent egg. Loco moco isn’t just your usual –silog meal; it’s even better!

Where does the loco moco recipe come from?

The original loco moco recipe is actually Hawaiian in origin. Some time ago in that tropical paradise, a sports team asked their local restaurant to make them a meal that was more than just a sandwich but equally satisfying. Another caveat was that it had to be just as inexpensive and easy to prep as well. This prompted the restaurant owners to create a dish of rice and burger patties smothered in delectable gravy. This was topped off with a nice fried egg. As expected, this dish was a hit! The sports team took the nickname of one of their members George Okimoto — known at the time as “Crazy.” Armed with their high school Spanish knowledge, the “loco moco” was born!

What does loco moco taste like?

Imagine a richer and creamier burger steak, paired with a delectable fried egg. That’s exactly what you get from this loco moco recipe! Your meat, a CDO Ulam Burger patty, is juicy and tender, and makes for the perfect star of the show. Your egg is equally delicious; once your yolk bursts over your meal, it makes it even tastier. And we can’t forget, of course, about your rich and umami gravy! This savory sauce will cover your meal with its thick texture and make things all the more delicious. Loco moco is a Hawaiian comfort food, and it isn’t hard to see why! 

Loco moco recipe ingredients

This loco moco recipe’s ingredients are easily accessible. For the most part, the components of a loco moco are simple and straightforward. In fact, most of the work you’ll be putting into this recipe will come from making the sauce itself! The sauce is composed of a wide assortment of ingredients. It has mushrooms, onions, and beef broth, among others, to give your dish a deeper taste and more texture. Combining it with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce as well will make it even more umami and indulgent! Adding cornstarch makes your sauce thicker and more viscous — perfect for coating your rice, burger patty, and egg with!

Your CDO Ulam Burger patties will make an excellent star protein, too! When it melts in your mouth with the creamy egg and delectable sauce, surely you’re in for a treat!

How to make this loco moco recipe

Following this loco moco recipe means dividing your cooking process into three main steps: Making your burgers, frying your eggs, and finishing off with your sauce.

The first two steps are simple! All you need to do to begin is heat oil in a pan and fry your CDO Ulam Burger patties until you’ve cooked all sides of all patties completely through. Once you’ve finished, you can focus on frying your eggs! When the doneness of your eggs is to your satisfaction, you can then set it aside.

When it comes to making the sauce, start by heating 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a saucepan. Add your onions and mushrooms, sautéing both for about 2 minutes. When those two minutes are up, pour 2 cups of beef broth into the pan, seasoning with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. About a tablespoon each will do the trick. Afterwards, bring it to a boil, and allow your dish to cook for 3 minutes on a low heat.

Season your loco moco recipe’s sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water in another container, in order to make a slurry. Stir them well before pouring the slurry into the saucepan. This will make your loco moco’s sauce even thicker. Once you get the texture you’re after, you can now begin assembling your delightful meal!

Over a plate of rice, arrange your CDO Ulam Burger Patties and top it with your delectable sauce. Your egg comes on top, followed closely by some chopped parsley as garnish. And there you have it — your loco moco is ready! Share and enjoy!

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