Tangia Marrakchia (Keto sans Pain)
Marrakesh Slow-Cooked Lamb (Keto with Green Salad)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all accompanying bread. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A specialty of Marrakesh, this dish features incredibly tender lamb (or beef) slow-cooked for hours in an urn (tangia) with preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, and saffron, resulting in a rich, unctuous sauce. Traditionally served for dipping with bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/neck, preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, saffron, smen (aged butter), olive oil, water, salt.
How to make it keto
Omit all accompanying bread. Request a simple green salad or extra low-carb vegetables as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طنجية مراكشية، من فضلك لا تقدم خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية نشوية. وتأكد من عدم وجود بطاطس أو حمص مضاف.
For the Tanjia Marrakchia, please omit bread or carb-heavy sides. Confirm no extra potatoes or chickpeas are added.
Watch out for
Carbs from preserved lemon and garlic are minimal. This dish is generally very clean.
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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