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Hawaiian · Comfort Food
Loco moco (already HI-19) variations: the base is always rice + protein + egg + gravy, but variations include: ahi loco moco (seared ʻahi replacing the hamburger patty), kalua pig loco moco, Portuguese sausage loco moco, Spam loco moco, tofu loco moco, and breakfast loco moco (with bacon). The format is the technique — the protein changes, the architecture remains. Each variation tells a different Hawaiian story.
Hawaiian
1. EXCEPTIONAL: Seared ʻahi loco moco: sashimi-grade ʻahi seared rare, placed on rice, topped with a fried egg and light gravy. The most upscale expression.
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