Tangia Marrakshia (Lamb/Beef)
Marrakesh Slow-Cooked Lamb/Beef (No Khobz)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread (khobz). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A specialty of Marrakesh, this dish features chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked overnight in an urn (tangia) in hot ashes. It's rich with garlic, preserved lemon, saffron, cumin, and generous amounts of smen (fermented butter) or olive oil, resulting in unbelievably tender and flavorful meat in a luscious sauce. Order without bread.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (shank/neck), garlic, preserved lemons, saffron, cumin, smen (fermented butter) or olive oil, water.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread (khobz).
Watch out for
Served with bread (khobz) which must be omitted. Potential for hidden sugars to balance acidity (less common in Tangia).
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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