The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features numerous engaging side adventures that expand the lore of Hyrule while rewarding players with unique items. Among these quests is A New Signature Food, an intriguing side adventure located in Hateno Village that ties directly into the local mayoral election storyline. Completing this quest allows players to discover a brand new culinary masterpiece that plays a crucial role in restoring the village's tradition.
Starting A New Signature Food Quest
To begin this side adventure, head directly to Hateno Village situated in the East Necluda region. Locate Mayor Reede inside his residence near the local inn and speak with him to hear about his desire for a nostalgic dish. Reede remembers a distinct creamy, melty, and pungent flavor from his past but cannot remember the exact recipe required to replicate it.
Unlocking the Mystery Recipe in Hateno Pasture
Solving Reede's request requires taking a short journey north toward Lake Sumac near Hateno Pasture. Here you will meet Koyin, a young woman who needs assistance retrieving a floating message in a bottle stuck in the middle of the lake. Using Link's Ultrahand ability, attach a long object or build a simple raft to bring the bottle safely back to the shore.
Once you hand the bottle over to Koyin, she will invite you inside her nearby house to share the recovered knowledge. The note contains an old family recipe for creating Hateno Cheese using fresh milk from the pasture's cows. Koyin will immediately make a fresh sample for you, opening up her store for future dairy purchases.
Delivering Hateno Cheese to Mayor Reede
With the fresh cheese in your inventory, travel back to Mayor Reede's house in Hateno Village. Upon speaking with him, he will instantly recognize the unique aroma of the cheese as the exact signature taste he was searching for. He accepts the item with great enthusiasm and rewards Link with a Silver Rupee worth one hundred standard Rupees for resolving the mystery.
Uses and Cooking Benefits of Hateno Cheese
Hateno Cheese is more than just a quest item, as it serves as a versatile cooking ingredient across various culinary combinations in Hyrule. Players can combine it with wheat, butter, or meat to craft delicious meals that restore hearts and grant special stat boosts. Unlocking this ingredient adds great variety to your cookbook while helping you master the culinary mechanics of Tears of the Kingdom.
