A woman from Esna makes baladi salad to serve with the lentil soup.
Ads Essnawi - is the name referring to the lentils previously grown around the town of Esna. Previously famous and grown in abundance in Esna, it now is no longer grown locally but still proudly served as a traditional dish. People love to eat lentil soup in the winter months.
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