McDonald's Introduces Korean Flavor 'Boseong Nokdon Burger'

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] McDonald's Korea announced on the 29th that it will launch a new menu item, the ‘Boseong Nokdon Burger,’ on the 30th.

As part of the ‘Taste of Korea’ project, which introduces menus using high-quality domestic ingredients, McDonald's Korea launched the ‘Changnyeong Garlic Burger’ last year. This year, they are introducing the Boseong Nokdon Burger, featuring a patty made from ‘Boseong Nokdon’ pork raised on green tea leaf feed from Boseong, Jeollanam-do, at farms in the Chungcheong region.

According to McDonald's, Boseong Nokdon is a premium domestic pork known for its tender and soft meat with minimal off-flavors. Compared to other pork, it has higher levels of vitamin B1 and linolenic acid and excels at retaining moisture. McDonald's has maximized the advantages of Boseong Nokdon by creating a thick 113g patty full of nutrition and juiciness.

The Boseong Nokdon Burger includes crispy cabbage and mild red onions that pair best with pork. It also contains fresh tomatoes and bacon, which add rich meat flavor and umami, creating a full-bodied taste. Notably, all the cabbage, red onions, and tomatoes are domestically sourced, enhancing the authentic Korean flavor.

The spicy and rich ‘Spicy Cheese Sauce,’ which perfectly complements the Boseong Nokdon Burger, combines thick cheddar cheese and mild Grana Padano cheese with a sharp kick of cayenne pepper, adding a spicy flavor favored by Koreans. This sauce boasts the unique flavor of cheese and a clean spiciness.

Choi Hyunjung, Executive Chef of McDonald's Korea, said, “We will continue to introduce various new menus using high-quality domestic ingredients to contribute to regional economic revitalization and provide customers with high-quality products.”

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