Tangia Marrakchia (Keto Lamb)
Marrakechi Slow-Cooked Lamb with Cumin & Saffron (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request it served strictly without bread or any other carb accompaniments. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Marrakechi specialty: incredibly rich and aromatic slow-cooked lamb, prepared with preserved lemons, copious garlic, saffron, cumin, and smen (aged butter) or olive oil. The meat becomes fall-apart tender.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, preserved lemons, garlic, saffron, cumin, smen (aged clarified butter) or olive oil, water.
How to make it keto
Request it served strictly without bread or any other carb accompaniments. Ensure no hidden sugars in the preparation (unlikely for authentic tangia).
Watch out for
Primarily the traditional serving with bread. The dish itself is very low carb.
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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