The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features a wide variety of engaging side quests that expand the lore of Hyrule while unlocking valuable regional specialties. Among the key questlines in Hateno Village is A New Signature Food, which plays an essential role in the ongoing mayoral election storyline. Completing this objective helps Mayor Reede rediscover an iconic local dish that boosts the town's culinary heritage.
Starting the A New Signature Food Quest
To initiate this quest, head over to Hateno Village in East Necluda and locate Mayor Reede inside his residence near the local inn. Before starting, make sure you have already triggered the mayoral election events involving Cece and Reede. Upon speaking with Reede, he will reveal his desire to recreate a mysterious, pungent food that his grandfather once developed.
Although Reede cannot recall the exact name of the specialty dish, he describes its strong aroma and rich texture. This clue directs players toward finding a distinct dairy product hidden within the village. Resolving his request requires completing a quick secondary task for another local resident.
Unlocking the Key Ingredient at Hateno Pasture
The missing item required for Reede's quest is Hateno Cheese, which is not immediately available in local shops. Head over to Hateno Pasture located near the eastern pond and speak with Koyin to accept the side quest titled A Letter to Koyin. You will need to retrieve a message in a bottle floating out in the water using Link's Ultrahand ability.
After attaching logs or construct materials to reach the bottle, deliver it safely to Koyin. In gratitude, she will reward you with a fresh sample of Hateno Cheese and open her dairy shop for future purchases. This unlocks a reliable supply of fresh cheese for all your cooking needs across Hyrule.
Delivering the Hateno Cheese to Reede
With the sample in your inventory, return to Reede's home in Hateno Village. Reede will immediately recognize the distinct, sharp scent of the cheese as soon as you enter the room. Handing over the Hateno Cheese completes the quest and earns you a reward of 100 Rupees.
Resolving this quest helps solidify Reede's platform in the mayoral campaign against Cece. It also provides a satisfying conclusion to the mystery of Hateno's lost culinary tradition. From this point forward, Hateno Cheese becomes readily available for purchase in village shops.
Uses and Recipes for Hateno Cheese
Beyond completing the quest, Hateno Cheese serves as a versatile cooking ingredient for numerous unique meals. You can use it at any cooking pot to create delicious dishes such as Hylian Tomato Pizza, Cheesy Risotto, and Melty Cheese Bread. Combining cheese with fresh meats or vegetables grants helpful stat boosts and heart restoration during combat.
If you ever run low on supply, you can purchase more cheese directly from Koyin's shop or trade Fresh Milk for extra portions. Experimenting with different recipe combinations will help fill out your in-game cookbook while exploring the vast world of Hyrule.
