Tanjia Marrakchia (Keto with No Side Carbs)
Slow-Cooked Marrakchi Lamb with Spices
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread or other carb sides. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A specialty of Marrakesh, featuring succulent lamb (or beef) slow-cooked for hours in an urn-like pot (tanjia) with preserved lemon, saffron, garlic, cumin, and olive oil. The result is incredibly tender, rich meat that is naturally very low-carb. Served without any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Lamb (or beef), olive oil, garlic, cumin, saffron, preserved lemon, water.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread or other carb sides.
Watch out for
Serving with traditional bread for dipping.
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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