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Flavors of the Bronx – Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The Cuchifritos Soul

THE GOLDEN GLOW OF THE STREETS. Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The crispy, garlicky heartbeat of the Puerto Rican Bronx. By Dennis Harvell Flavors of the Bronx – Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The Cuchifritos Soul The Origins and Tradition The term Cuchifritos originally referred to fried pig parts, but it has evolved into a vibrant category of Puerto Rican soul food… Continue reading Flavors of the Bronx – Mofongo & Alcapurrias: The Cuchifritos Soul

Cuchifrito

Written by Dennis Harvell Cuchifritos The History: More Than Just “Fried Pork” The term cuchifritos traces back to Spain — cuchí (from cochinillo, or suckling pig) and frito (fried). But in New York City, especially during the great Puerto Rican migration of the 1940s and 50s, it transformed into something entirely new: a soul food… Continue reading Cuchifrito

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