Petrezselyemgyökér (“PET-RA-ZSHAY-EM DG-OO-KER”) is a root vegetable similar to the gyökér (parsnip) and which in Hungary is most often used in meat soups. It is also known as fehérrépa, or “white carrot.”
The strong-tasting leaves of the petrezselyemgyökér are often sold separately as petrezselyem, causing confusion for those who are looking for the other type of parsley.
For related information, see fűszer (spices) and fűszernövény (herbs).
