Key Points
- You must cook 3 basic Fish Porridge to complete Renee’s Request.
- Always learn the recipe first and use the Field Pot cooking menu instead of improvising.
- Turning in the dishes rewards inventory expansion and contribution/Trust points.
Cooking Fish Porridge for Renee is one of the first times Crimson Desert really pushes you into its crafting system. It sounds simple, but the game’s cooking mechanics can easily trip you up, especially with all the recipe variations. But here’s exactly how to get it right without wasting ingredients.
How To Cook Fish Porridge In Crimson Desert (Renee’s Request)
I found this quest pretty straightforward, given that if you follow the instructions carefully. Here’s what I did to complete Renee’s Request:
- To start Renee’s Request quest, pick up Renee’s notice from the board in Hernand and speak to her at the Butchery. She’ll give you the Fish Porridge recipe and all the required ingredients.
- Open your inventory and find the recipe in your crafting manual. Examine it and hold the CTRL / LB button to learn it.
- Head to a nearby bonfire, which is close to Renee’s shop. Interact with it and select the cooking option.
- You need to switch to the Field Pot Cooking tab to cook the basic Fish Porridge recipe from the list. Do remember not to use the improvise option. This can create a different version that won’t count.
- Set the amount to 3x Fish Porridge before crafting. Also, make sure the exact ingredients are used as mentioned in the recipe: 1x Grain (lentils, peas, beans, etc.), 2x Fish Fillet, 1x Salt, and 3x Water.
- Once your Fish Porridges are ready, you simply need to interact with Renee again to complete her request.
I found that cooking higher-quality variants like Hearty Fish Porridge won’t be accepted. Also, only use the specified grains in the recipe. Using wheat or barley will not complete the quest either. If you are unsure, I would recommend saving game progress before cooking to avoid wasting materials.
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FAQs
What rewards will I get for completing Renee’s Request?
You’ll earn inventory expansion (like a bag upgrade), along with contribution or Trust points, making it a worthwhile early-game quest.
Can I use any grain for Fish Porridge?
No, only the specified grains in the recipe work. Stick to the base recipe to avoid creating a variant.
Where can I get more ingredients if I run out?
You can catch fish using a rod or buy ingredients from nearby stalls if you lose any. Renee gives you enough materials to cook 5 Fish Porridges, and you need to give her only 3 back.
