Dreaming about Amman’s favorite sandwich.

In Jordan, Friday morning is the start of the weekend; time to reflect, to lounge in bed a little longer, or to go for a run. It’s also a holy day, and after Friday prayers, families get together to feast on manakish za’atar (dough topped with thyme), mansaf (lamb cooked in dried yogurt), hummus with falafel, or even a lavish barbecue.

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