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Tanjia Marrakchia

Tanjia Marrakchia

The iconic dish of Marrakech: tender beef or lamb slowly cooked in a traditional clay pot (tanjia) with preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, and saffron. The meat is so tender it falls apart, infused with deep, complex flavors.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 180
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1kg beef or lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 1 preserved lemon, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 100g smen (Moroccan preserved butter) or ghee
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Water as needed

The iconic dish of Marrakech: tender beef or lamb slowly cooked in a traditional clay pot (tanjia) with preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, and saffron. The meat is so tender it falls apart, infused with deep, complex flavors.

John Smith

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