Keto-Friendly Lamb Tanjia
Slow-Cooked Lamb with Preserved Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no potatoes or chickpeas (sometimes added) are present. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A classic Marrakshi dish where lamb (often shoulder or shank) is slow-cooked for hours in an amphora-like clay pot with preserved lemon, garlic, saffron, cumin, and generous olive oil until fall-off-the-bone tender with minimal liquid.
Key ingredients
Lamb, olive oil, preserved lemon, garlic, saffron, cumin, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no potatoes or chickpeas (sometimes added) are present. Crucially, request it without bread for dipping and ensure no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
تنجية اللحم، هل هي بدون بطاطس، حمص أو سكر بالصلصة؟ من فضلك بدون خبز.
Is the Lamb Tanjia made without potatoes, chickpeas, or added sugar in the sauce? Please serve it without bread.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden sugar in preserved lemon paste (rare but possible), or if chickpeas/potatoes are added to bulk it up. The primary risk is serving with bread.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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