Thoroughly clean the tripe and cut it into thin strips. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and parboil the tripe for 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
Finely chop the onions and garlic. Slice the carrots and parsley root into thin rounds.
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the Hungarian sweet paprika and ground caraway seeds, and stir well to combine.
Add the tripe, vegetables, and bay leaves. Pour in the water or broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer over medium heat for 1.5-2 hours, or until the tripe is completely tender.
Towards the end of the cooking time, pour in the red wine and cook for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Pacal with fresh bread or boiled potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
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