Tangia Marrakshia (Slow-Cooked Lamb)
Marrakesh Slow-Cooked Lamb with Cumin & Garlic (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A signature dish from Marrakesh, featuring tender lamb slow-cooked for many hours in an urn (tangia) with preserved lemon, abundant garlic, cumin, and saffron until the meat is meltingly soft and infused with rich flavors. It's naturally keto, being pure meat and fat.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/neck/shank, olive oil, preserved lemons, garlic, saffron, cumin, smen (fermented butter), water.
Optional tweaks
Traditionally served alone or with bread, request no bread or any starchy sides. A simple sprinkle of cumin is traditional.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للطنجية المراكشية، من فضلك قدمها بدون خبز أو أي أطباق جانبية نشوية.
For the Tangia Marrakshia, please serve without bread or any starchy sides.
Watch out for
Only if served with bread.
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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