Tanjia Marrakeshia
Slow-Cooked Lamb/Beef from Marrakech (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A specialty from Marrakech, this intensely flavorful dish involves meat (usually lamb or beef shoulder/neck) slow-cooked for hours in a traditional clay urn (tanjia) with preserved lemons, abundant olive oil, cumin, saffron, garlic, and sometimes smen (aged butter). Exceptionally tender and rich, served without accompanying carbs.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, preserved lemons, olive oil, garlic, cumin, saffron threads, smen (aged butter - if available), salt, water.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar or high-carb vegetables are added. Served without bread or couscous.
Watch out for
Very low risk; ensure no high-carb additions like chickpeas or potatoes.
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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