The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most ambitious titles available on Nintendo Switch, and as such it allows players to do so many things in-game to enhance the experience. One such thing that players can do is cook food, which is very beneficial to Link throughout Breath of the Wild.
Link's quest to defeat Calamity Ganon is a dangerous one, and the ability to cook meals and make potions is a welcome addition to the Zelda franchise. Cooking, like many other aspects of Breath of the Wild, has its own unique feel, one which encourages players to get creative and make new things. Indeed, there is a certainly a reason why Breath of the Wild is one of Nintendo Switch's most popular exclusives.
How to Cook Food in Breath of the Wild
Cooking in Breath of the Wild is relatively simple. Players first need to find a cooking pot. They are scattered around the map, and can be found near inns and taverns, and in villages as well. In fact, there should typically be a cooking pot within paragliding distance of one of Breath of the Wild's fast-travel points. Once players have found cooking pots, they can then begin to experiment with recipes. By going into their inventories and choosing consumable items to hold, they can gather ingredients to throw into the cooking pot.
The items that can be created with cooking are varied. Some grant Link extra health for a certain period - the 'Mushroom Kabab' comes to mind. Others, more helpful creations can help Link take less damage, resist certain damage types, and more. In order to create these things, of course, players need to know where to get raw ingredients in Breath of the Wild. While it can be difficult to remember where to find required materials, players should (at the very least) strive to collect as many cooking items as they can throughout their journey in Hyrule. Indeed, the recipes become easy to remember the more that players cook.
Cooking in Breath of the Wild is simple, intuitive, and rewarding. Players would be hard-pressed to find faults with the system, which represents yet another reason why Breath of the Wild is so acclaimed. On the epic quest to defeat Calamity Ganon, for all but the very best players, cooking is an element of the game that cannot, and should not, be overlooked. After all, Link needs all the help he can get for his most daring adventure yet.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available now on Nintendo Switch.