What is "cuchifritos"

n. (plural of cuchifrito English)

Cuchifritos refers to various fried foods prepared principally of pork in Puerto Rican cuisine. They include a variety of dishes including to morcilla (blood sausage), papas rellenas (fried potato balls stuffed with meat), chicharron (fried pork skin), and other parts of the pig prepared in different ways. Some cuchifritos dishes are prepared using plantain as a primary ingredient. Cuchifritos vendors also typically serve juices and drinks such as passionfruit, pineapple, and coconut juice, as well as ajonjolí, a drink made from sesame seeds.