L'Hamm Bel Smen
Lamb Tagine with Moroccan Preserved Butter (Smen)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb (often shoulder or leg) slowly simmered in a tagine, deeply flavored with 'smen' (aged Moroccan clarified butter). This distinct preparation includes onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and saffron, creating a profoundly aromatic and pungent stew. Served without bread or couscous.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, smen (preserved butter), onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, salt, black pepper, water/broth.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar or carb-heavy vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, chickpeas). Served without bread.
Watch out for
Moderate carbs from onions. Potential for hidden sugars in restaurant recipes.
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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