Bazsalikom

Basil

Bazsalikom ("BA-ZSHIL-IKOM") is widely used in Hungary for flavoring soups, salads, sauces, meat and fish. It is usually sold in shredded and dried form, but many Hungarians grow it in their gardens or i kitchen windows. More rarely, it is called királyfű, literally "king grass."

For related information, see fűszer (spices) and fűszernövény (herbs).

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