How to Stir and Cook in Palia

Cooking in Palia is an essential skill that allows players to create various dishes to replenish Focus and earn coins. One crucial aspect of cooking is the stirring mechanic, which plays a significant role in preparing different recipes. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to stir and cook in Palia, covering the basics, intermediate, and advanced cooking techniques.

Basics of Cooking in Palia

When you first start your cooking journey in Palia, Auni will introduce you to Reth, the culinary expert who will guide you through the initial cooking quests. Reth can be found at Ormuu’s Horn, the tavern in Kilima Valley, during the day. He will provide you with the plan to build a Campfire and the recipe for Grilled Mushrooms.

Building the Campfire

To build the Campfire on your plot, you’ll need the following materials:

  • Sapwood x5
  • Stone x16
  • Flint x2
  • Plant Fiber x10

Once the Campfire is built, you can start cooking food. Grilled Mushrooms is the first recipe you’ll learn, which requires three mushrooms that can be found in the Kilima Valley.

Intermediate Cooking: Standard Stove and Prep Station

To access more advanced cooking equipment, you need to reach Cooking Level 2. At this level, Reth will grant you access to the Cooking Guild shop, where you can obtain plans for the Standard Stove and Prep Station. The Standard Stove requires materials such as Stone Brick, Ceramic, and Copper Bar, while the Prep Station requires Sapwood Plank, Copper Bar, and Ceramic.

Advanced Cooking: Mixing Station and Standard Oven

As you progress in your cooking skill, you’ll unlock the Mixing Station at Cooking Level 3 and the Standard Oven at Cooking Level 4. The Mixing Station requires materials such as Sapwood Plank, Copper Bar, and Fabric, while the Standard Oven requires Stone Brick, Ceramic, and Copper Bar.

How to Stir and Cook

Cooking Minigames Explained

When preparing a dish, you’ll encounter various minigames while using the Prep Station and Stove. The Prep Station involves minigames like “Chop Chop” for cutting up items and “Rolly Polly” for making dough. Once the ingredients are prepped, they are added to the Stove, where you’ll need to stir the dish by clicking and holding the button until the stirring meter is filled. For more complex dishes, you may also need to flip the food by holding the button until the circle enters the designated area.

Enlisting Friends for Aid

As dishes become more complex, enlisting friends to help with the cooking process can be beneficial. Having friends assist in preparing the dish ensures it is finished successfully, and everyone involved gains experience points toward their Cooking Skill.

Obtaining More Recipes

To expand your culinary repertoire, you can obtain recipes by purchasing them from Reth at the Cooking Guild store or finding them in various locations while exploring the game world. You can also earn recipes and items by reaching Cooking Level 10 and completing tasks to earn Guild Coins.

By following these steps and mastering the stirring and cooking mechanics in Palia, you’ll be on your way to becoming a skilled chef in the game.