Lestyán (“LESH-TYAAN”) was earlier grown in almost every garden in Hungary, and its leaves, seeds and root used both fresh and dried. Today, only the plant’s root is sold at stores in dried and cut form, which is usually cooked into soups. Its leaves can also be used in soups, salads and cheese, and its seeds in bread, salads, rice and liquors.
For related information, see fűszer (spices) and fűszernövény (herbs).
