The World in Egg Dishes

Loco Moco

Loco moco is a favorite Hawaiian dish that was invented – as many wonderful things were – by hungry teens. Loco moco is traditionally comprised of a hamburger patty, drenched in gravy over a bed of rice, served with a fried egg on top.

Although the hamburger patty sometimes gets replaced with other proteins like kalua pork, shrimp, or teriyaki beef, the egg always remains. This dish is extremely popular throughout Hawaii, and has even been seen in places like Japan, Guam, and Samoa.

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