10 Minute Loco Moco

The Loco Moco Legend

The Hawaiian legend of loco moco originates from the 1940s in the town of Hilo, Hawaii. It is believed to have been invented by a local restaurant called Lincoln Grill. The dish was created as a quick, inexpensive meal for local teens who would go to the restaurant after school. The loco moco legend has since spread worldwide and has become a very important Hawaiian dish. It typically consists of a bed of white rice, a hamburger patty, a fried egg and a rich brown gravy.

Other Variants of Loco Moco

For those looking for something similar, there are many delicious options. One is Japchae, a Korean dish made with sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and beef stir-fried in sesame oil. Another is Khao Man Gai, a Thai dish of poached chicken with rice and a savoury garlic-and-ginger sauce. For a vegetarian option, try Bibimbap, a Korean dish of steamed rice, vegetables, and a fried egg, topped with a spicy chilli sauce. In Japan, a similar dish called Oyako Donburi is served, which consists of a bowl of white rice topped with chicken and egg simmered in a sweet soy sauce. In the Philippines, a dish called Arroz a la Cubana is served, which is a combination of ground beef, fried egg, and fried plantains served over white rice. In Mexico, a dish called Chilaquiles is served, which consists of fried tortilla chips covered in a spicy sauce.

Try our Cheeseburger Rice for yet another variant to try. It is filled with ground beef, onion, ketchup, yellow mustard, white rice and cheddar cheese.