Crimson Desert: Cooking Recipes Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

In Crimson Desert, every meal is a strategic buff. Cooking Recipes (known as Culinary Knowledge) are physical items hidden in the kitchens of noble manors, sitting on the tables of regional inns, or awarded for completing local "Request" missions.


Unlike standard vendor gear, these recipes are often hidden in plain sight; for instance, the Fishball Soup recipe is found sitting on a humble table near the Hernand Guard Station, while the high-health Meat and Vegetable Porridge is located deep within the kitchen of Hernand Castle, accessible only after you gain entry during the "First Encounter" storyline quest.


Acquiring the most powerful "Hearty" variants requires you to scour the continent's social hubs. Most major towns feature an Inn where the innkeeper—such as Dahlia in Hernand—sells staples like Pickled Vegetable, Braised Fish, and Pan-Fried Rice Cakes.


Some of the most valuable recipes are found through environmental storytelling; you can find the Battered Meat and Fish manual hidden behind the counter at the Hernand Inn, or the Braised Ribs scroll sitting on the banquet hall floor after your duel with the boss Kearush.


As you venture further south, the Inns in Pailune and Tomasso offer more complex fare, such as Bird Soup, Grilled Meat Steak, and the Salt-Roasted Bird Meat favored by the southern mercenaries. For the ultimate end-game dishes, like the Boiled Meat (+420 HP) or the Seafood Stew, you must travel to the remote town of Beighen or upgrade your Greymane Camp until Ronnie is available to share his "Special Pot" secrets.


To help you complete your collection of Cooking Recipes, we have included their locations on our Crimson Desert interactive maps. You can also see them listed below alongside all required ingredients.

NameDetailsMap Location
Honey TeaHernand
Fishball SoupHernand
Fruit JuiceDelesyia
Assorted Meat and Fish SkewersDelesyia
Seafood SoupDemeniss
Salt-Roasted Bird MeatDemeniss
Assorted Braised FishDemeniss
Pan-Fried Marinated MeatDemeniss
Special MealDemeniss
MealDemeniss
Braised Meat and FishDemeniss
Grain SoupDemeniss
Deleysian WineDelesyia
Mixed SkewersDelesyia
Pan-Fried Marinated FishDelesyia
Mixed Skewers

The Mixed Skewers Cooking Recipe is unlocked by talking to the stranger sitting by the pile of ballots in Goldleaf Trading Post.


Required Tool: 

  • Special Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Grain x3 + Fine Meat x2 + Fruit x3 + Fish Fillet x2 + Cooking Oil x4
  • Grains: Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.
  • Fine Meat: Tender Meat, Marbled Meat, etc.
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomengrate, etc.


Description: 

  • Meat and fish have been mixed together, pressed flat, and pan-fried until golden. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it is easy to eat in a single bite.
Hernand
Battered Meat and Fish

The Battered Meat and Fish Cooking Recipe is unlocked by talking to the stranger sitting by the pile of ballots in Goldleaf Trading Post.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Vegetable x1 + Fish Fillet x2 + Egg x3 + Cooking Oil x3
  • Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, etc.


Description: 

  • Various ingredients have been lightly coated in egg and pan-fried to perfection. Its vibrant colors and rich flavors make it a centerpiece for any feast.
Hernand
Pickled Vegetables

The Pickled Vegetables Cooking Recipe is sold by Dahlia in Hernand Tavern. Make sure that once you buy it, you examine it.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Vegetable x1 + Fruit x1 + Salt x1 + Cooking Oil x3
  • Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, etc.
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomengrate, etc.


Description: 

  • Pickled vegetables in fruit-infused saltwater to preserve their crunch. Mature over time to enrich the flavors, serving as a staple side dish.
Hernand
Braised Fish

The Braised Fish Cooking Recipe is sold by Dahlia in Hernand Tavern. Make sure that once you buy it, you examine it.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Fruit x1 + Salt x1 + Fish Fillet x2
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomengrate, etc.


Description: 

  • Carefully prepared fish is simmered slowly over low heat with vegetables. The flesh is tender, infused with seasoning, making it perfect as a side dish for rice.
Hernand
Pan-Fried Rice Cakes

The Pan-Fried Rice Cakes Cooking Recipe is sold by Dahlia in Hernand Tavern. Make sure that once you buy it, you examine it.


Required Tool: 

  • Special Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Grain x3 + Seafood x1 + Fine Meat x2 + Egg x2 + Cooking Oil x4
  • Grains: Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.
  • Seafood: Ricefish, Starfish, Northern Pike, etc.
  • Fine Meat: Tender Meat, Marbled Meat, etc.


Description: 

  • Chewy rice cakes have been stir-fried with meat and vegetables in a sweet glaze. The subtle sweetness and mild flavors make it a light yet satisfying meal.
Hernand
Grilled Vegetables

The Grilled Vegetables Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Vegetable x1
  • Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, etc.


Description: 

  • Vegetables have been cut into small pieces and grilled over a fire. The smoky aroma enhances their natural sweetness, making it a light and refreshing dish to enjoy.
Hernand
Grilled Fruit

The Grilled Fruit Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Fruit x1
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomegranate, etc.


Description: 

  • Sweet fruit have been cooked slowly over a weak fire. The concentrated sweetness and soft texture make it perfect as a dessert or a side for meat.
Hernand
Vegetable Rice Cake

Found on the table by the fireplace on the ground floor of the locked house.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Vegetable x4 + Fruit x2 + Egg x1 + Salt x2
  • Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, etc.
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomengrate, etc.


Description: 

  • Season fresh vegetables for a crisp, crunchy texture. Its refreshing flavor stimulates the appetite and pairs perfectly with greasy meals.
Hernand
Toasted Grains

The Toasted Grains Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Grain x1
  • Grains: Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.


Description: 

  • Roast grains over the fire to enhance their nutty aroma. Crispy on the outside with a subtle sweetness inside for a satisfying crunch.
Hernand
Oakwood Mushroom Tea

The Oakwood Mushroom Tea Recipe can be learned by speaking to the villager wearing a green shirt on the northern side of Hernand City.


Required Tool: 

  • Cauldron


Ingredients: 

  • Oakwood Mushroom x2 + Water x2


Description: 

  • Wash the oakwood mushrooms and dry them for a week, then steep them in boiling water for 12 hours. Rumor has it that drinking a cup a day will grant you a heart that even fire cannot consume.
Hernand
Grilled Meat

The Grilled Meat Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Meat x1
  • Meat: Tough Meat, Lean Meat, Tender Meat, etc.


Description: 

  • The thick cut of meat is grilled over a flame until golden on the outside and juicy on the inside. The smoky aroma enhances its rich flavor, making it a convenient and satisfying protein-packed meal.
Hernand
Salt-Roasted Fish

The Salt-Roasted Fish Cooking Recipe is found on a shelf behind the Rodbel Fishing Shop seller.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Small Fish x1 + Salt x3
  • Small Fish: Ricefish, Small Blackbrow Bleak, Small Minnow, etc.


Description:

  • Salt-seasoned fish, roasted over an open flame for a simple, hearty meal. A light, savory dish that quickly satisfies hunger and pairs well with any sauce or spice.
Hernand
Small Grilled Fish

The Small Grilled Fish Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Small Fish x1
  • Small Fish: Ricefish, Small Blackbrow Bleak, Small Minnow, etc.


Description: 

  • A small, tender fish that has been cleaned and grilled whole. The thin flesh cooks quickly, making it easy to debone and perfect for a light meal.
Hernand
Chewy Rice Cakes

The Chewy Rice Cooking Recipe can be found in Hernand. Look for it on the counter of the shop behind the Hernand Grocer.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Grain x4 + Fruit x2 + Egg x2 + Cooking Oil x3 + Water x3
  • Grains: Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomegranate, etc.


Description: 

  • Pound steamed grains to produce a delightfully chewy texture. Release a nutty flavor that deepens with every chew, making for a popular snack.
Hernand
Wine

The Wine Recipe is found on a bench inside the Hernand Alchemy Shop.


Required Tool: 

  • Cauldron


Ingredients: 

  • Fruit x2 + Sugar x1 + Water x2
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomengrate, etc.


Description: 

  • Crushed fruit is juiced, mixed with sugar and water, and aged in bottles. Flavor depends on the fruit and the method of aging, and its affordability makes it a popular choice.
Hernand
Grilled Fish

The Grilled Fish Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Medium Fish x1
  • Medium Fish: Northern Pike, Catfish, Carp, etc.


Description: 

  • A dish with firm, fatty fish, expertly prepared and grilled to perfection. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, releasing a subtle, savory aroma.
Hernand
Large Grilled Fish

The Large Grilled Fish Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Large Fish x1
  • Large Fish: Opaleye, Red Seabream, Blackead Seabream, etc.


Description: 

  • A dish made by slow roasting thick, generous cuts of large fish. Precise heat control is essential, and its hearty flavor makes it a popular choice at feasts.
Hernand
Smoked Eggs

The Smoked Eggs Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Egg x1


Description: 

  • Perfect as a satisfying snack or a light meal substitute.
Hernand
Grilled Bird Meat

The Grilled Bird Meat Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Bird Meat x1
  • Bird Meat: Bird Meat, Lean Bird Meat, etc.


Description: 

  • Whole-roasted bird prepared to perfection. The skin is crisp while the meat remains succulent, with added herbs providing a deep, savory aroma.
Hernand
Grilled Pincers

The Grilled Pincers Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Shellfish x1
  • Shellfish: Freshwater Clam, Blue Crab, Freshwater Crab, etc.


Description: 

  • Crustacean claws have been grilled over an open flame. There is a simple joy in picking out the sweet, savory meat from the shell, and it carries a rich, briny aroma.
Hernand
Grilled Seafood

The Grilled Seafood Cooking Recipe is unlocked automatically at the start of the New Journey quest.


Required Tool: 

  • Open Flame


Ingredients: 

  • Mollusk x1
  • Cephalopods: Squid, etc.


Description: 

  • A dish of grilled seafood. The smoky aroma and briny essence of the sea combine to whet the appetite, finished with only a light seasoning.
Hernand
Fish Porridge

The Fish Porridge Cooking Recipe is obtained from Renee, the Hernand Butcher, when you start Renee's Request.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Grain x1 + Fish Fillet x2 + Salt x1+ Water x3
  • Grains: Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.


Description: 

  • A porridge made by simmering tenderly cooked fish and finely mashed grains. Its mild flavor soothes the stomach, making it an excellent source of nutrients.
Hernand
Meat and Vegetable Porridge

The Meat and Vegetable Porridge Cooking Recipe is found in the Hernand Castle Kitchen, sitting on the counter. Look for it on the ground floor.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Meat x2 + Vegetable x3 + Grain x2 + Water x3
  • Meat: Tough Meat, Lean Meat, Tender Meat, etc.
  • Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, etc.
  • Grains: Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.


Description: 

  • A porridge that blends the savory richness of meat with the natural sweetness of vegetables. It goes down smoothly, serving as a meal that revitalizes a weary body.
Hernand
Lavish Meal

Found inside Hernand Castle, inside the strongbox in the locked room on the top floor. Use an Ordinary Door Key to get inside the room and interact with the Strongbox. To open it, you have to press the components in a specific order. From left to right:


  1. Press the first component on the top row once.
  2. Press the fourth component on the lower row once.
  3. Press the third component on the lower row once.
  4. Press the fourth component on the lower row once.
  5. Press the third component on the upper row once.
  6. Press the first component on the lower row once.
  7. Press the third component on the upper row once.


Make sure that after you steal the recipe, you examine it.


Required Tool: 

  • Special Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Fruit x5 + Grilled Meat Steak x2 + Mixed Skewers x1 + Grain Soup x2
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomengrate, etc.


Description: 

  • A grand spread featuring a rich variety of grilled, pan-fried, and braised dishes. Its magnificent presentation offers a feast for the eyes and total satisfaction for the palate.
Hernand
Braised Ribs

The Braised Ribs Cooking Recipe is found inside the large church in the courtyard of Hernand Castle. Look for it on the ground, next to a pillar.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Meat x4 + VEgetable x2 + Fruit x2 + Water x3
  • Meat: Tough Meat, Lean Meat, Tender Meat, etc.
  • Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, etc.
  • Fruit: Raspberry, Blackberry, Pomengrate, etc.


Description: 

  • Signature nourishing meal with thick ribs simmered until tender with vegetables. The sweet, infused broth makes it perfect to eat with rice.
Hernand
Grilled Meat & FishPailune
Fruit TeaPailune
Fishball Soup

The Fishball Soup Cooking Recipe is found on a wooden table outside the Hernand Constabulary.


Required Tool: 

  • Cooking Tool


Ingredients: 

  • Grain x2 + Vegetable x1 + Fish Fillet x2 + Salt x1 + Water x3
  • Grains: Lentils, Peas, Beans, etc.
  • Vegetables: Onion, Garlic, Carrot, etc.


Description: 

  • This soup is made by simmering crushed fish meat into tender balls. Its clean, subtly sweet flavor makes it a light and pleasant meal.
Hernand
Fish PorridgePailune
Harvest SoupCrimson Desert
Braised FishPailune
Vegetable PorridgePailune
Battered VegetablesPailune
Grand MealPailune
Fish SkewersPailune
Mild Herbal Tea

Found inside the Halssius Apothecary cabin. Look for it on a pile of books.


Required Tool: 

  • Cauldron


Ingredients: 

  • Medicinal Herb x2 + Honey x1 + Water x2
  • Herbs: Rosemary, Cotton, Sophora Flower, etc.
  • Honey: Honey, Beehive, Wild Rock Honey


Description: 

  • Herbs are steeped in hot water, then blended with sweet honey for a smooth, relaxing finish. Ideal for rest, it offers comfort and a gentle, mellow flavor.
Hernand
Pickled FruitHernand
Modest Clear SoupHernand
Antler TeaPailune
Vegetable JuiceHernand
Pickled VegetablesHernand
Grilled Meat SteakCrimson Desert
Battered Fish x2Hernand
Braised MeatHernand
Fruit PunchHernand
Modest Pan Fried VegetablesHernand
Modest Meat and Fish PorridgeHernand
Battered VegetablesDelesyia
Battered Harvest RollDelesyia
Meat StewDelesyia
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