Crimson Desert Renee’s Request – How to Cook Fish Porridge

Cooking Fish Porridge for Renee is one of the first moments where Crimson Desert really expects you to understand its crafting system, and honestly, it’s a bit trickier than it sounds. When I first tried it, the game is very specific about recipes, and if you don’t follow them exactly, you’ll end up wasting materials for this simple quest.

Be sure to get to work on this quest, though, as soon as you get it, the rewards give you precious inventory space expansion.

How To Cook Fish Porridge In Crimson Desert (Renee’s Request)

When I played through this quest, the biggest lesson I learned was: don’t rush the cooking system. Here’s the exact process that worked for me.

Start by picking up Renee’s notice from the board in Hernand, then head over to her at the Butchery. After speaking with her, she’ll give you the Fish Porridge recipe along with enough ingredients to complete the task five times (with a little margin for error).

Next, open your inventory and locate the recipe in your crafting manual. You must examine the recipe by holding the required input (CTRL on keyboard or LB on controller). 

Once that’s done, head to the nearby bonfire just outside Renee’s shop. Interact with it, select the cooking option, and make sure you switch to the Field Pot Cooking tab. From there, select Fish Porridge and set the quantity to 3x. Double-check your ingredients before confirming:

• 3x Water
• 1x Grain (lentils, peas, or beans)
• 2x Fish Fillet
• 1x Salt

After cooking, you’ll get the required dishes. Simply return to Renee and hand them over to complete the request.

Tips to keep in mind when preparing Fish Porridge

This quest is simple once you understand the system, but a few things tripped me up:

• Do not cook higher-tier variants like Hearty Fish Porridge. Even though they seem better, they won’t count.
• Be careful with grains. I tried using wheat once, and it didn’t register for the quest. Stick to lentils, peas, or beans.
• Always learn recipes before cooking—otherwise they may not appear correctly.
• If you’re unsure, save your game before cooking. This saved me from wasting ingredients more than once.
• Keep extra ingredients if possible. Renee gives enough for more than three servings, which is helpful if you make a mistake.

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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.