Tangia Marrakchia (Slow-Cooked Lamb or Beef Pot)
Marrakesh Slow-Cooked Lamb/Beef Pot (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly state no couscous, bread, potatoes, or carrots. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A specialty of Marrakesh, this dish features lamb or beef (often shoulder or shank) slow-cooked for hours in a traditional clay urn (tangia) with preserved lemon, saffron, garlic, and cumin. The meat becomes incredibly tender and infused with deep flavor.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, olive oil, smann (aged butter), preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, saffron, water, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly state no couscous, bread, potatoes, or carrots. Confirm no sugary additions to the cooking liquid.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugars, often served with starchy sides (like bread) that must be omitted.
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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