Tanjia Marrakshia (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Lamb/Beef Pot (Marrakesh Style, no bread)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly state no bread, which is traditionally used to scoop the meat and juices. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Moroccan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Marrakesh slow-cooked stew, made with lamb or beef, preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, and saffron, all cooked in an amphora (tanjia pot) in hot ashes for hours until the meat is incredibly tender and succulent.
Key ingredients
Lamb or beef, preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, saffron, olive oil, smen (fermented butter, if available), water, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly state no bread, which is traditionally used to scoop the meat and juices. Enjoy the meat directly.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الطنجية من فضلك بدون خبز.
For the Tanjia, please serve it without bread.
Watch out for
Exclusively served with bread; ensure no unexpected vegetable additions in a restaurant version.
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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