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:

1. I was reminded that if you want something, you need to go out and get it, or create it.

 

1. There are always resources to help you.

 

1. You can always tailor things to your liking.

 

1. 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!

Royal Loco Moco.pdf

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