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From the lens Loco Moco, A Traditional Hawaiian Breakfast Recipe.

  • Tara_W Jun 1, 2012 @ 2:11 am | delete
    Wow, I have never heard of this before. I love trying new things for breakfast and will definitely give this a go. Thanks Susan!
  • JonTempleton May 30, 2012 @ 11:47 am | delete
    This looks FANtastic! I wonder how it would be with venison?
  • scarlettohairy May 29, 2012 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    I'd never heard of Loco Moco. It sounds like too much meat for my taste. Leave off the hamburger and I think I'd like it!
  • Susan52 May 29, 2012 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    It'd still be awesome even without the hamburger!
  • casquid May 26, 2012 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Very interesting, and now I have to make it at home. Tasty!!!!
  • Millionairemomma May 24, 2012 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    I ate this a lot, especially at Zippy's. Don't know Zippy's? Betcha do. This lens makes me homesick. You did a really wonderful job including the instructions and ingredients in clear detail. How did you get the image of the loco moco to appear like it is on a Polaroid photograph? Please click on my bio pic to respond. Thank you so much and aloha!
  • Susan52 May 29, 2012 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    I used the Polaroid module in the Squidoo workshop for that picture.
  • xriotdotbiz May 22, 2012 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    Always looking for local favorites, will try it the next time in Hawaii. Afraid if I made it I would not do it justice.
  • Susan52 May 22, 2012 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    I've never had it in Hawaii, but when I make it at home it's fabulous. In fact, it's gained a spot on my "favorite comfort foods" list. Love it! If you do try it, let me know!
  • mercedes73 May 22, 2012 @ 6:03 am | delete
    As a late breakfast at about 12 or so, I would love that!
  • kristalulabelle84 May 18, 2012 @ 1:27 am | delete
    I had this dish in Hawaii, it was awesome! This Lens has inspired me to make it at home!
  • BLemley May 15, 2012 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    Looks and sounds delicious! B : )
  • soaringsis May 6, 2012 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    This sounds like a comfort food dish. I am going to try it. The cook ahead tip is
    the key to a quick and filling dish. I have to check out the rest also. Thank you
  • Wedding_Mom Apr 10, 2012 @ 1:05 am | delete
    Loco Moco looks delicious.
  • JoshK47 Apr 9, 2012 @ 6:40 pm | delete
    Stopping back in to bless this tasty looking recipe!
  • CreativeXpressions Apr 5, 2012 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Susan, this sounds really good. I'd probably try it with chili (instead of gravy) and scramble my eggs. I sometimes add leftover rice to my scrambled eggs - tasty. Thanks for the great receipe and history lessson too!
  • Linda N. Mar 27, 2012 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Saw it on Hawaii Five-0. It looks interesting and I will try it! Aloha!
  • Susan52 Mar 27, 2012 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    I saw that last night on Hawaii Five-0, too! Wondered if anyone would go looking for information and find it here. Glad you did, Linda N!
  • mamabush Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    I've never heard of loco moco, but it sure looks delicious! Doens't help that I am very hungry right now! ;)
  • peterpberget Mar 19, 2012 @ 7:01 pm | delete
    Beautiful, It reminds me of the "Cuban rice" I leaned to love as a child in the Caribbeans and still enjoy. Basically its a plate of rice topped with black bean stew and a fried egg, fried plantains on the side.
    I live your recipe and I think its quite healthy, you want it richer just ad some cheese :)
  • grflgrfl Mar 12, 2012 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    MMM - Loco moco - thaz the kine, sistah! (Pigeon for, "I agree 100%. Loco moco is delicious.")
  • cynch18ify Feb 29, 2012 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    Loco Mocos are my favorite! Heart attack waiting to happen!
  • Words-of-Encouragement Feb 27, 2012 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    I tried this a while back; I think I saw your lens a while ago. It was great! Very satisfying meal when you need high energy, perfect for just before a hike.
  • niicki Feb 21, 2012 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Uh, yum! I look forward to trying this (without the gravy)!
  • IYenForZen Jan 31, 2012 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Reminds me of the Islands!
  • LornsA178 Jan 14, 2012 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    Sound delicious! Thanks for sharing!
  • TinyTes Jan 6, 2012 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    Wow!! I came here to check out how you make your lenses...looks GREAT, by the way...and now I'm hungry too!! I shall have to try this recipe, will report back when I do! :)
  • iPadGeek Dec 15, 2011 @ 12:35 am | delete
    Yeah! Purple Star :) Congrats. Lovely Lens!
  • Hairdresser007 Dec 9, 2011 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    We're going to Maui for Christmas! Can't wait to try this. Saw it at a restaurant last year in Honolulu but didn't try it. Now I will!!!
    Thanks, mahalo
  • dolphinstar Dec 8, 2011 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    I am always looking for new breakfast ideas so I might give it a try. I think it would be nice for lunch or dinner too
  • Leilani-m Nov 28, 2011 @ 4:18 am | delete
    Sound so delicious :)
  • fugeecat Nov 27, 2011 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Sounds easy to cook and yummy!
  • TrentAdamsCA Nov 25, 2011 @ 12:16 pm | delete
    I enjoy discovering new easy meal ideas. Great story behind this -- thanks for your work on it. I have a friend from Hawaii who'd enjoy the Spam version.
  • miaponzo Nov 25, 2011 @ 4:19 am | delete
    I had never heard of this until now! Sounds DELISH!!! Blessed!
  • hamshi5433 Nov 25, 2011 @ 3:03 am | delete
    Sounds very delicious and easy to make. I will defo try it.
  • amieljaven Nov 19, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
    So glad I found this great lens. Two thumbs up. Squid-liked!
  • APackageAtTheDoor Nov 13, 2011 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Susan,

    You gave us our first like and comment and really brightened our day. Thank you for getting us going on our way!

    Maria and Gary
  • TULSAMUSICnet Nov 9, 2011 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    I would probably get mine without the gravy, but the combination of eggs vs. beef vs. rice sounds great for breakfast. I might have a Pineapple or Orange juice with it to keep my palette in breakfast mode, but this is an interesting dish. #diggit!
  • JoshK47 Nov 8, 2011 @ 8:11 am | delete
    Sounds tasty - I'm always up for trying new things, and this is certainly not the craziest thing I've looked at as far as food goes! Great lens. :)
  • Nemissis3 Nov 1, 2011 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    seems very um, unique. now I have to try this.
  • mamiknows Oct 7, 2011 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    I love this! Great page. I lived on the island of Oahu for two years. I'm glad you've been fortunate enough to enjoy this! Thanks for sharing.
  • davespeed Sep 23, 2011 @ 11:44 pm | delete
    Sounds wonderfully addicting!
  • CruiseReady Sep 5, 2011 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    This sounds like something I would really like. Call ME crazy, but I think I might add a dollop or two (or three) of sour cream on the top, though!
  • Susan52 Sep 5, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    I love the idea of sour cream on top!
  • CindyBlankenship Aug 22, 2011 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    Brings back memories. We lived walking distance from Cafe 100 in Hilo back in the late 80s, early 90s. Used to be a miniature golf course there up until around '89 or '90 or thereabouts. The Loco Moco was often attributed to them, but you mentioned a way earlier date. Maybe a different restaurant or Cafe 100? Great Lens - love the pictures :-)
  • d-artist Aug 22, 2011 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    My mother-in-law use to make this in a version of her own...very fattening, I never knew the name of it.
  • cocktailsexaminer Aug 22, 2011 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    Sounds pretty tasty!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Aug 16, 2011 @ 4:02 am | delete
    Quite the breakfast! This Loco Moco lens is now featured on my 50 States lens and was Squid Angel blessed!
  • Lori Dixon Aug 13, 2011 @ 11:46 am | delete
    We just got back from Hawaii and we fell in love with it. I am going to try to make this myself. Wish me luck...
  • Frankster Aug 11, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
    I missed this meal on my visits to Hawaii. I'll definitely have to try it at home but maybe with ground turkey. Sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • unqedomain Aug 5, 2011 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Looks delicious yummy!!!
  • karmicchristian Aug 3, 2011 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Looks amazingly delicious! Feeling hungry now. :)
  • Joan4 Jul 31, 2011 @ 5:19 am | delete
    I have never tried Loco Moco, but sounds delish!
  • Heather426 Jul 30, 2011 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    no rice but the rest of it sounds yummy. Hubby might like it as he loves rice.
  • WhiteOak50 Jul 30, 2011 @ 5:44 am | delete
    This looks so yummy!! I will have to put it on my list of things to try.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jul 29, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Thanks for including those links to my Hawaiian lenses. I still haven't tried this recipe though I should go loco moco!
  • vbright105 Jul 29, 2011 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    Jeez this sounds so good!
  • CCGAL Jul 29, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    I make something similar, but from now on I'm gonna call my stuff Loco Moco - what a cool name! BTW ... putting the recipe on a mug is a GREAT idea!!!
  • OhMe Jul 29, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    I hope wherever you are that you are getting a Loco Moco breakfast in the morning. Thinking of you.
  • vallain Jul 29, 2011 @ 7:36 am | delete
    This sounds like something one might eat in Australia. They are big beef eaters and had some combinations that seemed rather strange to me.
  • rosytaylor Jul 29, 2011 @ 4:45 am | delete
    Hi! This is an amazing and Awesome lens and very informative too. Nicely done, Keep up your great work!
  • SaraLynn Jul 28, 2011 @ 11:48 am | delete
    I am not a breakfast person.. but will definitely try it later in the day. Looks delicious!
  • ultralove7 Jun 28, 2011 @ 2:25 am | delete
    I thought it was bad I couldn't get back to sleep after waking. NOW, I feel hungry yet brighter sided about being awake. I'm off to the kitchen space !
  • Runnn Jun 9, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Definitely will try it!! It looks delicious..
  • Jun 3, 2011 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    This is the first time that I have Google +1'ed a Lens. You should send me a free plate of Loco Moco Susan :)
  • Susan52 Jun 3, 2011 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    Thanks for the +1! I'm not sure how well Loco Moco travels, but I'd love to send you a bowlful!
  • bames24 May 22, 2011 @ 12:21 am | delete
    I haven't tried it but it does look yummy... :)
  • elsiehui May 8, 2011 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    great lens! I LOVE loco moco!!! :) I've only had it from Dennys in Waikiki, but now I'll have to make my own! Thanks
  • tienlove May 4, 2011 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    Great job on the lens!! I just moved to Hawaii a couple of months ago and have seen Loco Moco on the menus but haven't tried it. Maybe I'll make it at home one of these days. :) I'm lensrolling this into my breakfast lens.
  • BFuniv.com May 2, 2011 @ 11:42 am | delete
    Looks like a great quick-cook idea that allows all kinds of variations. I'm hungry . . .
  • Psycho-Gamer Apr 24, 2011 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    OOOHHH man food is my weak spot........you have no idea how much i laughed with this lens.......because i have invented something similar a couple years ago...without knowing about loco moco at all.........great stuff
  • puzzlemaker Apr 22, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    This looks like one of those sounds strange but tastes great recipes. I must give this a try sometime.
  • lollyj Apr 22, 2011 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    Sounds great to me!! Could eat loco moco every morning. Now if only I had some wonderful Kona coffee to go with it, my life would be complete. :))
    Love the lens.
  • jvsper63 Apr 22, 2011 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    It looks good to me..I have never heard of it till now ,but i would eat it. thanks for the recipe!!
  • JoanneOtt Apr 22, 2011 @ 11:46 am | delete
    Sounds delicious, it's all things I like to eat. I love Hawaiian coffee too!
  • CathyLou Apr 18, 2011 @ 6:50 pm | delete
    What an unusual breakfast! I don't know if I'd try it... I'm more of a cornflakes person myself.
  • ---Chazz Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Sounds really good -- like most things I like to eat but shouldn't!
  • Positivevibestechnician Mar 3, 2011 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    this sounds really good
  • Ilona1 Feb 28, 2011 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    I haven't tried it,but it sounds really good. I'd like to think it is healthy;) Can't be worse than a farmhouse breakfast calorie-wise.
  • live-long-and-prosper Feb 13, 2011 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    As a promotor for eating a hearty breakfast (much better for your health than going without) this looks like a good one. I would use brown rice and go easy on the gravy. I'll try this week
  • PeteSchultz Feb 10, 2011 @ 8:57 am | delete
    I'm thinking it would be great with a breakfast sausage patty instead of hamburger, but I'd be more than happy to try the authentic dish, just ship me to Hawaii.
  • katiecolette Feb 4, 2011 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Looks delicious!
  • Jan 27, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Loco Moco sounds delicious.
  • TheresaMarkham Jan 27, 2011 @ 12:39 am | delete
    Great lens! and, can't wait to try Loco Moco!
  • clouda9 Jan 25, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    My Angel Blessing today is SWAH :)
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 24, 2011 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    Interesting dish. I lensrolled this to my Hawaii lenses.
  • Jack2205 Jan 23, 2011 @ 7:21 pm | delete
    This looks good. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • hayleylou Jan 15, 2011 @ 7:25 am | delete
    This does sound good, but I would eat it for dinner :) **Blessed** and featured on My Time as a Squid Angel :)
  • dannystaple Jan 13, 2011 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    I'll give any new food a go - this sounds tasty!
  • KonaGirl Jan 8, 2011 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    OMG I love loco moco. When I get hungry for it and make it, people here in New York think I am definitely loco, more bettah, maka pupule. LOL. When I eat it I add Hawaiian chili pepper water. That's the best. I lensrolled this lens to my Hawaiian Style Portuguese Bean Soup lens.
  • mochimo Dec 27, 2010 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    Sound interesting, it makes me hungry, LoL
  • Tipi Dec 21, 2010 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Has anyone said yet, I could go loco for moco? Now how could I have missed this, it sounds right up my alley. I'll have to ask my brother and sister in law if they had loco moco when they were in Hawaii. I love saying that, loco moco!
  • Dec 13, 2010 @ 7:02 am | delete
    this is a different type of breakfast and first time I am hearing about..
  • RinchenChodron Dec 12, 2010 @ 1:08 pm | delete
    This is unique - haven't heard of it. I know it is good to have protein for breakfast. Sounds kind of heavy tho to me. Well covered topic.
  • WorldVisionary Dec 12, 2010 @ 10:09 am | delete
    I would definitely try the vegetarian version of this.
  • Michey Dec 11, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Thank you, this is fun, we really get international...
    Blessed by an angel.
  • blujeanmomma Dec 3, 2010 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    Lived on Kauai for 10 years - so yeah, bring on the Loco Moco
  • OhMe Dec 2, 2010 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    Had to come check out the new Recipe Module. That's neat. I have never heard of Loco Moco but might have to try it.
  • navimerian Nov 24, 2010 @ 6:59 pm | delete
    hey your lens it's awesome, I am new on SQUIDOO and first time visit your lens. it's awesome Well done.
    ______
    Malta Yacht Charter
  • paperfacets Nov 23, 2010 @ 11:46 am | delete
    I bet this is served at Zippy's, a place I probably will not get anybody to go to again. If a person had a burger of sirloin this would be something I would eat. How comforting is lots of protein, carbs and gravy!
  • TheGoodSource101 Oct 26, 2010 @ 11:39 am | delete
    I'm in on the "Loco Moco", the only thing is the fact that "Moco" in Spanish means "Booger."
  • Susan52 Oct 26, 2010 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    LOL! I hadn't heard that before. Oh, well. I'll just have the Hawaiian meaning in mind next time I fix Loco Moco!
  • Ashly_Rain Oct 20, 2010 @ 10:41 am | delete
    Yum!! But, I'd have to talk very sweetly to my heart and arteries before digging in...
  • mbgphoto Oct 13, 2010 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Sounds interesting..
  • poutine Oct 11, 2010 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Something to try soon.
  • Ramkitten Oct 6, 2010 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    Never have heard of this dish, but it does sound good. I like meals that are a little on the unusual side. And I think I could actually make this. (Not a very good cook, I'm afraid.)
  • LotusMalas Oct 4, 2010 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    I have heard about Loco Moco many, many times but I'd never actually seen it. Looks good!
  • charlino Oct 3, 2010 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    I visited Hawaii once, and don't recall seeing any Loco Moco. However, the Kona Coffee is something I've been missing for a long time. Your recipe sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
  • WriterBuzz Oct 2, 2010 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Very nice lens. Thanks. I gave you a thumbs up, because it's a nice lense.
  • Sep 29, 2010 @ 5:46 am | delete
    I love discovering new food and recipes. If you didn't give such easy recipe instructions I might have been tempted to go to Hawaii to check it out. I'm not sure I could manage it for breakfast but it sounds delicious for lunch or even dinner.
  • Susan52 Sep 29, 2010 @ 7:23 am | delete
    Oh, Grace, don't let me stop you from going to Hawaii to try loco moco! Feel free to go and check to see how the my recipe compares to the original. Anytime! Aloha!
  • skiesgreen Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Great lens and nicely presented topic. Congrats on purple star. *-*Blessed*-* ahd featured on Sprinkled with Stardust and also on Pickles
  • partybuzz Sep 18, 2010 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    This sounds good, but I think I'd rather have it for dinner instead of breakfast. :)
  • athomemomblog Sep 17, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    This sounds like something my husband would really go for!
  • giltotherescue Sep 8, 2010 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    Never heard of this before, but I'd definitely try it...especially before a long day of surfing. Hawaii, here I come (in my dreams at least).
  • bechand Sep 5, 2010 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    something new to try ...

    lensrolled to my Hawaiian fruit lens - THANKS
  • oztoo Aug 23, 2010 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    Looks like there are a few interpretations of this simple recipe. I'd never heard of it before but it would be great at any time of day I think. Congrats on the purple star.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 23, 2010 @ 4:40 am | delete
    Congrats on your purple star.
  • LoKackl Aug 22, 2010 @ 7:47 am | delete
    Looks delicious. Though I think I'd want to eat it for lunch or dinner! Yum!
  • rms Aug 20, 2010 @ 9:54 am | delete
    I want to try this! I love Kona coffee too!
  • clouda9 Aug 19, 2010 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    Well this gal learned something new today! I had not heard of Loco-Moco, now I have and you betcha' I am going to try it. Thinking it would be a good way to kick off a day!

    Congrats on the purple star!
  • ThomasC Aug 19, 2010 @ 12:00 am | delete
    I have never heard of Loco Moco, A Traditional Hawaiian Breakfast Food, but now I have thanks to this great lens!
    ThomasC
  • martialartstraining Jul 22, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Im not sure I would like that just because Im not a fan of gravy, but i love how familiar it seems. like not all tropical island food is about exotic fruits and the like
  • burgessvillian Jun 14, 2010 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    Sounds really good to me. I found this lens on Intuitive's lens. Thought I would check it out and am not disappointed.
  • Intuitive Apr 12, 2010 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Oooo...I'm drooling! Blessed by an angel and 5*.
  • GrowWear Feb 18, 2010 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    Ah! Saw your blog days ago with just the picture. Didn't even realize it was a link to this lens. Over here, it's not Wordless Wednesday, so I can say that Loco Moco looks absolutely delicious. :D
  • guardianstar77 Feb 11, 2010 @ 7:29 am | delete
    Hey, Susan. I have never tried this before, but I love breakfast foods and I love to eat them for dinner. This sounds like a GREAT dish to add! Thanks for sharing.
  • lisakleinweber Jan 30, 2010 @ 10:58 am | delete
    When I moved to Hawaii, the army put me up in a hotel for a month. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. They have a great restaurant. I disocvered this meal early in my stay, and ate it for dinner 3 to 5 times a week. I LOVED it. .... and I gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks. lol. really. Ah well, I still love a good loco moco.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Sep 16, 2009 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Truly the kitchen sink of meals, I like it (the meal and the saying.)
    It would be great for leftover hamburgers & great for supper as well as for breakfast.
    Nice lens, Susan & thanks for featuring my Hawaiian lenses!
    Blessed. I'm off to lensroll it to my Hawaiian lenses and to see how I can weave it into them as well.
  • JaguarJulie Aug 18, 2009 @ 6:58 am | delete
    How in the world have I missed out on Loco Moco? I've totally never heard of it -- that's what happens when you lead a sheltered life. This sounds like the 'breakfast of champions' -- how many calories did you say -- what's the nutrition facts?
  • stargazer00 Aug 17, 2009 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    Loco Moco looks delicious and I will definitely try it. I might try it with loose hamburger instead of a patty. I come from the land of Maid Rites ( a hamburger made with loose hamburger) and that sounds better to me. Thanks for the idea!
  • Joan4 Aug 17, 2009 @ 8:26 pm | delete
    Yes yes, I will definitely try Loco Moco! Looks like a dish any man would love too! yum! and actually a good wintertime supper!

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