Fish Porridge is one of the earliest and simplest recipes you can prepare in Crimson Desert. This basic dish is not only useful for restoring a modest amount of health during your adventures but is also required to complete the side quest “Renee’s Request” in the starting village of Hernand. Whether you’re following the quest or simply want a quick, reliable meal, here’s a complete guide to cooking Fish Porridge.
Ingredients (for One Serving)
To make one portion of the basic Fish Porridge (also called Modest Fish Porridge), you will need:
- 1× Grain (Wheat, Oats, Barley, Beans, or Lentils all work)
- 2× Fish Fillet
- 1× Salt
- 3× Water
For the “Renee’s Request” quest, the NPC Renee usually provides you with enough ingredients (Wheat ×5, Fish Fillet ×15, Salt ×5, and Water ×15) to cook the required three servings, so you don’t need to gather anything extra on your first attempt.
Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Fish Porridge
- Learn the Recipe
If you haven’t already learned it, open your inventory and locate the Recipe: Fish Porridge under Crafting Manuals. Hold your lantern and examine the recipe to add it to your known recipes. - Find a Cooking Station
Approach any bonfire or iron cooking pot. The most convenient one during the quest is located right next to Renee in Hernand. - Cook the Dish
- Interact with the bonfire or pot.
- Switch to the Field Pot Cooking tab.
- Locate the basic Fish Porridge recipe (look for “Fish Porridge” or “Modest Fish Porridge” — avoid the Hearty or Filling versions for the quest).
- Select the recipe, set the quantity to 3 if completing Renee’s Request, and start cooking.
Each serving of basic Fish Porridge restores +240 Health and grants Ice Resistance Lv 4 for 1 minute.
Alternative Method: Improvising the Recipe
If you cannot find or have lost the recipe, you can still cook the dish by improvising:
- At any cooking station, choose the Improvise (or Free Cook) option.
- Manually add the ingredients in this order: 1× Grain + 2× Fish Fillet + 1× Salt + 3× Water.
- Cook the mixture. Repeating this process three times will usually teach you the official recipe automatically and fulfill quest requirements.
Important Quest Tips
Make sure you cook the basic/Modest Fish Porridge exactly three times for Renee’s Request. Higher-tier versions such as Hearty Fish Porridge or Filling Fish Porridge will not count toward the quest objective.
General Cooking Advice in Crimson Desert
- Grains and fish fillets can be purchased from vendors in Hernand or obtained through fishing and foraging.
- The game allows flexible substitutions for similar ingredients, so don’t worry if you’re missing an exact match.
- It’s a good idea to save your game before cooking if you are low on materials.
- Once learned, Fish Porridge will remain in your recipe list and can be prepared at any bonfire or cooking pot in the world.
Mastering this simple recipe will help you get through the early stages of Crimson Desert comfortably and complete one of the first side quests with ease. If you need more ingredients or get stuck on any part of the process, explore the village shops or try your hand at fishing near the river. Happy cooking!
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