Cooking Guide
Learn everything you need to know about cooking and recipes in Nomstead.
💡 Energy Management
Each food restores a specific amount of energy, which is crucial for activities in Nomstead. Here's a quick guide to energy restoration from foods:
- Very Low Energy (1-3 points): Basic foraged foods
- Low Energy (4-6 points): Veggie Salad, Wrapped Potato, French Fries
- Medium Energy (7-15 points): Simple cooked dishes
- High Energy (16-29 points): Complex recipes
- Very High Energy (30+ points): Mushroom Soup, Bread, Pumpkin Bread
- Plan your meals according to your energy needs for maximum efficiency.
Available Recipes
Bread
Tool: Bread Oven
Eat bread to restore 30 points of energy.
Ingredients:
French fries
Tool: Bonfire
Eat French fries to restore 6 points of energy.
Ingredients:
Mushroom soup
Tool: Bonfire
Drink a mushroom soup to restore 30 points of energy.
Ingredients:
Pumpkin bread
Tool: Bonfire
Eat pumpkin bread to restore 45 points of energy.
Ingredients:
Veggie salad
Tool: Bonfire
Eat a salad to restore 6 points of energy.
Ingredients:
Wrapped potato
Tool: Bonfire
Eat a wrapped potato to restore 4 points of energy.
Ingredients:
Cooking Tools
Different recipes require different cooking tools. Here's a guide:
| Tool | Description | Foods | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonfire | Basic cooking tool in the game | Veggie Salad, Wrapped Potato, French Fries, Mushroom Soup, Pumpkin Bread | Available from start |
| Bread Oven | Specialized tool for baking breads | Bread | Unlocked at Level 5 |
Energy Management Strategy
Daily Activities
For routine farming and gathering activities:
- Start your day with a high-energy meal like Mushroom Soup
- Carry low-energy snacks like Veggie Salad for quick boosts
- Save time by preparing meals in batches
This approach ensures you maintain energy throughout your day without frequent cooking interruptions.
Special Tasks
For energy-intensive activities like mining or long expeditions:
- Prepare a mix of high and medium energy foods
- Focus on foods with the best ingredient-to-energy ratio
- Consider the weight of foods in your inventory
- Bread is excellent for long trips due to its high energy value
Common Ingredients
Understanding which ingredients to collect will help you prepare for cooking. Here are the most versatile ingredients:
