Tanjia Marrakchia (Slow-Cooked Lamb with Spices)
Marrakchi Slow-Cooked Lamb
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A quintessential Marrakchi dish featuring succulent lamb (often shoulder or leg) slow-cooked for many hours in an amphora (tanja) with preserved lemons, garlic, saffron, cumin, and smen (aged butter). The meat becomes incredibly tender and infused with deep, aromatic flavors. Traditionally served with bread, but perfectly keto on its own.
Key ingredients
Lamb, preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, saffron, smen (aged butter), olive oil, water, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Explicitly request no bread or any accompanying starchy sides. The dish itself is naturally keto.
Watch out for
Main risk is the traditional accompaniment of bread. Ensure no hidden starches are used in the cooking process.
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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