Cuchifritos

Cuchifritos are yummy fried foods that are popular in Puerto Rican and Dominican cultures. They are often served in small snack shops or food stands and can include things like empanadas (which are like little pies filled with all sorts of tasty things), plantains (which are like big bananas that are cooked and seasoned with salt), and all sorts of different meats that are breaded and fried up until they're crispy and delicious. Think of it like going to a carnival or fair and eating all sorts of fried foods on a stick or in a paper cone. Cuchifritos are just like that, but with a special Latin American twist!