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Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Tanjia Marrakchia
A Marrakesh slow-cooked meat dish with cumin, saffron, garlic, preserved lemon, olive oil, and a sealed clay-pot feel.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~525 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 210 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 4 h 5 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking3 h 30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 1.4 kg Lamb shank or beef brisket
For the marinade
- 6 diş Garlic
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1 adet Preserved lemon
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 tutam Saffron
- 0.8 tatlı kaşığı(~8 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the lamb shank or beef brisket into large pieces.
- 2
Mix the garlic, olive oil, chopped preserved lemon, cumin, ginger, saffron, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Rub the meat with the marinade and place it in a lidded clay pot.
- 4
Add the water and seal the pot tightly with baking paper and the lid.
- 5
Cook the tanjia at 150°C for 3 hours 15 minutes, until the meat pulls apart into fibers.
3 hr 15 min195:00 - 6
Open the lid and reduce the sauce for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 7
Rest the meat for 10 minutes and serve with the clay pot juices.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: If the preserved lemon is very salty, taste it before salting the meat; jarred preserved lemon in Turkey works well for this dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the tanjia from the clay pot with couscous or optional bulgur pilaf and parsley onion salad.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~525
kcal calories
42
g protein
8
g carbs
36
g fat
Protein 32%Carbs 6%Fat 62%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tanjia Marrakchia make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tanjia Marrakchia take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 210 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 245 minutes in total.Is Tanjia Marrakchia difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tanjia Marrakchia have?
Approximately 525 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 8g, fat: 36g.Is Tanjia Marrakchia allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Tanjia Marrakchia belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Tanjia Marrakchia need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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