Tanjia Marrakchia (Slow-Cooked Lamb or Beef)
Marrakchi Slow-Cooked Lamb or Beef
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A specialty of Marrakech, this dish involves chunks of lamb or beef slow-cooked for hours in a traditional clay urn (tanjia) over hot ashes. Flavored with preserved lemon, garlic, saffron, cumin, and smen (aged clarified butter), it yields incredibly tender, rich meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef chunks, preserved lemons, garlic, saffron, cumin, olive oil, smen (aged clarified butter).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no carb sides.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with plenty of bread to soak up the juices.
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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