Caliente (dish)
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Place of originMorocco
Region or stateTangier
Associated cuisineMoroccan cuisine
Serving temperatureHot
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| Place of origin | Morocco |
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| Region or state | Tangier |
| Associated cuisine | Moroccan cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Chickpea flour |
| Ingredients generally used | oil, eggs |
Caliente, also locally known as "Kalinti" (transcribed into darija : كالينتي or كالينطي) is a street food eaten in Morocco. It is a specialty originating from the North of Morocco, exclusively Tangier.[1] It's classified under of bread or a savory pie made from chickpea flour.[2] The recipe contains oil, water, chickpea flour, salt, pepper and cumin. More elaborate versions may contain eggs.[2] It is typically sold in slices by food vendors.