Tanjia Marrakchia (Slow-Cooked Lamb with Preserved Lemon & Smen)
Marrakech-Style Slow-Cooked Lamb (Keto Friendly)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A unique specialty from Marrakech, consisting of lamb or beef (typically shank or shoulder) slow-cooked for hours in a distinctive clay urn (tanjia). It’s flavored with preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, saffron, and smen (aged clarified butter), resulting in an incredibly rich and tender stew.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef (shank/shoulder), preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, saffron, smen (aged butter), olive oil, water, salt.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure no bread is offered or consumed alongside.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
بالنسبة للطنجية المراكشية، يرجى التأكد من عدم تقديم الخبز معها.
For the Tanjia Marrakchia, please ensure no bread is served with it.
Watch out for
Virtually no carb risks in the dish itself. The primary risk is traditionally serving it 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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