The Yin & Yang in a Loco Moco

My husband and I were out in Waikiki with friends for Kanikapila (listening to live music). There were food trucks there and after I ordered my meal, I saw someone with a loco moco.  Wow, it looked so good!  The next day, I reviewed several recipes. I’ve never made one before, so I gleaned what I liked from each one and made up my own. May I humbly say - it broke da mouth! which is a local term that means over the top delicious!

I learn something from almost every recipe I cook. Here is what came to me from this one:

• I was reminded that if you want something, you need to go out and get it, or create it.
•  There are always resources to help you.
• You can always tailor things to your liking.
• Opposites are needed and bring out the best in each other (Yin/Yang).  The firm hamburger patty goes perfectly with the soft egg. The white rice brings out the richness of the dark gravy. (I’m drooling!) It’s a great reminder that life is so delicious!

Here is the recipe for my version of loco moco.  I call it Royal Loco Moco because I use Ali’i (oyster) mushrooms in the gravy.  Enjoy!

View the recipe:
Royal Loco Moco.pdf

Watch the video:Royal Loco Moco



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