Chef John's Loco Moco
Description
This loco moco is Chef John's version of Hawaiian comfort food made with a juicy burger patty covered in gravy, topped with a fried egg over rice.
Ingredients
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2 (4 ounce) patties ground beef
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1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 cups beef stock
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4 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 teaspoons ketchup
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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2 drops sesame oil, or to taste
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2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
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2 tablespoons minced green onions, white and light green parts only
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2 eggs
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2 cups hot cooked white rice
Directions
1
Season patties with salt, pepper, and cayenne; set aside.
2
Whisk together beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, ketchup, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl; set aside.
3
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot skillet until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Flip patties; add green onions and cook until both beef and onions are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove patties and most of green onions to a plate.
4
Pour beef stock mixture into the skillet. Stir, scraping up browned bits from the bottom, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and reserve gravy until needed.
5
Melt remaining butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add eggs to the skillet and fry side-by-side until whites are set and yolks are still runny.
6
Divide rice between 2 serving bowls. Place patties over rice, spoon gravy on top, and add fried eggs.
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Serve hot and enjoy!