Stardew Valley – Cooking – Quick Reference – Count of Ingredients Needed for All Recipes

Stardew Valley – Cooking – Quick Reference – Count of Ingredients Needed for All Recipes

Cooking in Stardew Valley is a fun and rewarding part of the game. Whether you’re aiming to complete all recipes for achievements or just want to impress your virtual neighbors with culinary delights, this guide will help you keep track of all the ingredients you need. Let’s dive into the world of Stardew Valley cooking!

Quick Answer

To cook all recipes in Stardew Valley, you’ll need 76 unique ingredients. Some recipes require multiple servings of certain items, so plan accordingly!

My Stardew Valley Cooking Journey

When I first started playing Stardew Valley, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of recipes and ingredients. I remember spending hours running back and forth between my farm and Pierre’s shop, always forgetting one crucial item. That’s when I decided to create this guide – to help myself and other players streamline their cooking process.

How to Use This Guide

This guide is meant to complement other resources like the Stardew Valley Wiki. It’s especially useful when you’re in the late game and working on achievements. Here’s a step-by-step approach to make the most of this guide:

1. Check your in-game stove to see which recipes you’ve unlocked.
2. Remember, there are 76 unique ingredients needed for all recipes. Your fridge can’t hold them all at once.
3. Gather all needed ingredients in your fridge(s).
4. Place some empty chests in your kitchen for finished recipes – your inventory will fill up fast!
5. Cook recipes with specific fish types before those using “Any Fish”.
6. If you want to keep high-quality ingredients, store them separately before cooking.
7. Start with recipes that are ingredients for other dishes (see next section).
8. Finally, cook all remaining recipes.

Recipes to Cook Multiple Times

Some recipes are ingredients for other dishes. You’ll need to cook these extra times to complete all recipes:

• Bread – 4 times
• Fried Egg – 2 times
• Hashbrowns – 3 times
• Omelet – 2 times
• Pancakes – 2 times
• Tortilla – 3 times

All Ingredient Counts

Here’s a complete list of all ingredients you’ll need, including extras for multi-use recipes:

Ingredient	Count
Any Fish	2
Amaranth	1
Apple	1
Apricot	1
Artichoke	2
Beet	1
Blackberry	2
Blueberry	2
Blue Jazz	1
Bok Choy	1
Bream	1
Cauliflower	1
Carp	4
Cave Carrot	5
Cheese	3
Clam	1
Coconut	1
Coffee	3
Common Mushroom	3
Corn	3
Crab	1
Cranberries	4
Crayfish	1
Dandelion	1
Eel	2
Egg	1
Eggplant	2
Fiddlehead Fern	1
Flounder	1
Garlic	2
Green Algae	5
Green Bean	2
Hazelnut	4
Hot Pepper	2
Kale	2
Largemouth Bass	1
Leek	1
Lobster	1
Maple Syrup	1
Mayonnaise	2
Melon	2
Milk	1
Midnight Carp	1
Morel	1
Mussel	1
Oil	1
Parsnip	2
Periwinkle	2
Poppy	1
Potato	3
Pumpkin	3
Radish	2
Rainbow Trout	1
Red Cabbage	3
Rhubarb	1
Rice	1
Salmon	1
Sardine	2
Sea Cucumber	1
Seaweed	1
Shrimp	2
Snail	1
Squid	1
Squid Ink	1
Sugar	1
Sunfish	1
Tomato	7
Tuna	1
Vinegar	4
Void Mayonnaise	1
Yam	2
Wheat Flour	2
White Algae	2
Winter Root	1
Wild Horseradish	1
Wild Plum	2

Ingredients by Type

To help with planning, here’s a breakdown of ingredients by their source:

Animal Products

• Cheese (3)
• Egg (1)
• Mayonnaise (2)
• Milk (1)
• Void Mayonnaise (1)

Pierre’s General Store

• Oil (1)
• Sugar (1)
• Vinegar (4)
• Wheat Flour (2)

Stardrop Saloon

• Coffee (3)

Crops

• Amaranth (1)
• Artichoke (2)
• Beet (1)
• Blue Jazz (1)
• Blueberry (2)
• Bok Choy (1)
• Cauliflower (1)
• Corn (3)
• Cranberries (4)
• Eggplant (2)
• Garlic (2)
• Green Bean (2)
• Hot Pepper (2)
• Kale (2)
• Melon (2)
• Parsnip (2)
• Poppy (1)
• Potato (3)
• Pumpkin (3)
• Radish (2)
• Red Cabbage (3)
• Rhubarb (1)
• Rice (1)
• Tomato (7)
• Yam (2)

Fishing

• Any Fish (2)
• Bream (1)
• Carp (4)
• Eel (2)
• Flounder (1)
• Largemouth Bass (1)
• Midnight Carp (1)
• Rainbow Trout (1)
• Salmon (1)
• Sardine (2)
• Sea Cucumber (1)
• Squid (1)
• Sunfish (1)
• Tuna (1)

Fishing Junk

• Green Algae (5)
• Seaweed (1)
• White Algae (2)

Crab Pots

• Crab (1)
• Crayfish (1)
• Lobster (1)
• Mussel (1)
• Periwinkle (2)
• Shrimp (2)
• Snail (1)

Foraging

• Fiddlehead Fern (1)
• Leek (1)
• Morel (1)
• Wild Horseradish (1)
• Winter Root (1)
• Wild Plum (2)

Fruit Trees

• Apple (1)
• Apricot (1)

Mining

• Cave Carrot (5)

Tappers

• Maple Syrup (1)

Other Sources

• Clam (1)
• Coconut (1)
• Common Mushroom (3)
• Dandelion (1)
• Hazelnut (4)
• Squid Ink (1) – From a Fish Pond with Squid

Efficient Cooking Strategies

To make your cooking journey smoother, consider these tips:

• Upgrade your house to get a kitchen and fridge. More fridge space means less running around!
• Use the greenhouse for year-round crop growing.
• Check the Traveling Cart regularly for rare ingredients.
• Participate in seasonal events for unique items and recipes.
• Complete Community Center bundles and special orders for rewards.
• Keep a balanced stock of ingredients to minimize trips.

Seasonal Recipe Planning

Some ingredients are season-specific. Plan your farming and foraging accordingly:

• Spring: Leek, Dandelion, Wild Horseradish, Cauliflower, Green Bean, Kale
• Summer: Blueberry, Hot Pepper, Melon, Tomato
• Fall: Amaranth, Artichoke, Beet, Bok Choy, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Yam
• Winter: Winter Root, Greenhouse crops

Advanced Cooking Tips

For the seasoned Stardew Valley chef, here are some advanced strategies:

• Use Preserves Jars and Kegs to convert excess crops into preserves and beverages. While not used directly in cooking, these can be sold for profit to buy missing ingredients.
• Plan crop rotations to ensure a steady supply of necessary ingredients throughout the year.
• Diversify your farm animals to maintain a constant supply of milk, eggs, and other animal products.
• Fish in various locations to gather different fish types needed for recipes. Don’t forget to use crab pots for additional seafood.
• Optimize inventory management by keeping a dedicated chest near your kitchen for frequently used ingredients and another for finished dishes.

My Cooking Adventure: A Personal Touch

I remember when I first started my culinary journey in Stardew Valley. It was overwhelming at first, trying to keep track of all the ingredients and recipes. One summer day, I decided to host a virtual potluck for all the villagers. I spent days gathering ingredients, cooking up a storm, and even decorating my farm for the occasion.

The day of the potluck arrived, and I watched with joy as my virtual neighbors sampled dishes like Tropical Curry, Complete Breakfast, and Pink Cake. It was then that I realized cooking in Stardew Valley wasn’t just about completing a checklist – it was about bringing people together and sharing the fruits of your labor.

This experience inspired me to create this guide, hoping to help other players find the same joy in cooking that I did. Whether you’re aiming for that elusive cooking achievement or just want to impress Grandpa’s ghost, I hope this guide makes your Stardew Valley cooking adventures a little easier and a lot more fun!

Wrapping Up: Your Stardew Valley Cooking Journey

Cooking in Stardew Valley is more than just a game mechanic – it’s a rewarding journey that connects you with the world and characters around you. From health boosts to friendship-building gifts, mastering the culinary arts in this charming farm sim can greatly enhance your gameplay experience.

Remember, cooking is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. Don’t stress if you can’t immediately get all the ingredients – part of the fun is in the gradual collection and discovery of new recipes. Take your time, enjoy the process, and before you know it, you’ll be a master chef in the Valley!

As you embark on your cooking adventures, keep this guide handy. Whether you’re hunting for that elusive Red Cabbage or trying to remember how many times you need to make Bread, we’ve got you covered. Happy farming, happy cooking, and most importantly, have fun in Stardew Valley!

Final Thoughts

Cooking all recipes in Stardew Valley is a significant achievement that requires planning, patience, and perseverance. But with this guide and a bit of determination, you’ll be whipping up gourmet meals in no time. Remember, every great chef started somewhere – even if that somewhere is a pixelated kitchen in a cozy farm game. Now, get out there and start cooking up a storm in Stardew Valley!