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Puerto Rico: Cuchifritos

Visit any street-side stand on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and you'll be sure to find a variety of fried snacks stuffed with meat or cheese, which is also known as cuchifritos. Rellenos de papa (stuffed mashed potatoes), platanos rellenos (stuffed mashed sweet plantains), and alcapurrias (stuffed green banana or yucca) are just a few of the tasty cuchifrios this island has to offer.

For a heartier bite, turn this snack into a meal by adding white rice with stewed beans also sold by most vendors. And don't forget a passionfruit, pineapple, or coconut juice to wash down the savory moment.