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The McDonald's Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger is Crispy

— July 11, 2023 — Lifestyle
The McDonald's South Korea Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger is a crispy sandwich arriving at participating locations that doesn't skimp on authentic flavor. The sandwich starts off with a croquette patty made with green onions, cream cheese and potatoes that has been breaded and fried to perfection to give it the perfect texture. The burger is then topped with a grilled beef patty, tomato, grilled onions and lettuce with a sweet, spicy mayo sauce that's made with more green onions.

The McDonald's South Korea Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger highlights local ingredients sourced from Jindo Island to give it a regional flair. The sandwich is part of the brand's Taste of Korea menu, which speaks to large brands incorporating more regional flavors.

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1. Local Ingredients - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating menu items that highlight locally-sourced ingredients to appeal to customers seeking regional flavors.
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