Nathan's Loco Moco
Ever had a Loco Moco in Hawaii? Amazing right? I enjoyed many of them while I was recently there. This is my interpretation of a non-traditional way to make a lighter yet true to form Loco Moco with a twist.
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Ingredients
Serves 2
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lime juice (half a lime)
- 2 medium eggs
- 1/2 lb beef (85% fat)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mayonnaise
I have been experimenting with Loco Moco's. This one is super flavorful a family favorite. I am using some California influence on this while trying to not stray too much from the concept of a Loco Moco. Hope you like it.
Method
- 0hStep 1
Cook your rice, set aside.
- 0.25hStep 2
Mix the (1) avocado, (1/4 tsp) Cayenne, (1/2 tsp) lime, (1/2) tsp salt into a small bowl. Mash and combine. Make sure its completely mixed up and smooth with small chunks of avocado.
- 0.5hStep 3
Place 2 tbs of rice on two plates, then scope half the avocado onto each plate on top of the rice.
- 0.75hStep 4
Make 2 1/4 lb beef patty apply the (1/2 tsp) pepper. Cook the patties ~2-3 min aside or until internal temperature is 155 degrees (medium). Place the burger on the avocado
- 1hStep 5
Put 1 tsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp ketchup on the burger.
- 1.25hStep 6
Cook 2 eggs over medium. Then place on top of the burger.
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