So many decisions, but I think this one's a good one for Entry 4
"Loco Moco"
Basic ingredients: white rice, hamburger patties, brown gravy, runny egg
My version is what I call "loose style" (making a meat gravy, instead of hamburger patties and separate brown gravy): sauté diced onions, minced garlic and 1-2lbs ground beef (I often also add diced carrots and sliced mushrooms if I have them, they're included in the pictured version). When the meat is browned, sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons flour evenly over everything, stir up and cook another minute or two. Stir in 2-3 spoons of Better Than Bouillon beef flavor. Add 2-3c water or broth, stir slowly at first so flour doesn't clump, make it as thin/thick as you like (sometimes I'll also add a cornstarch slurry). Near the end I add some dark soy sauce for darker color of the gravy and for umami flavor. Always serve over white rice and a "poppy egg" on top.
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Same dish, different execution:
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