Tangia Marrakchia (Slow-Cooked Lamb Confit, Keto)
Marrakchi Slow-Cooked Lamb Confit
Yes, with a tweak: order without any accompanying bread or side dishes. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Marrakchi specialty featuring lamb slow-cooked for hours in an urn (tangia) with preserved lemon, garlic, saffron, cumin, and generous amounts of olive oil, resulting in incredibly tender, rich, and flavorful meat. Naturally keto-friendly when served without bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb (often shoulder/neck), olive oil, preserved lemons, garlic, saffron, cumin, salt, water.
How to make it keto
Order without any accompanying bread or side dishes. Be firm, as it's almost always served with bread for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
طنجية مراكشية لو سمحت، بدون خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية.
Tangia Marrakchia, please serve without any bread or side dishes.
Watch out for
Always served with bread for dipping; ensure explicit refusal.
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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