Set Up Your First Kitchen and Cook a Hot Meal

Building a Functional Stove

To cook hot meals, you need a stove block with a heat source underneath. Place your stove block on the ground, then put a heat source (like a furnace, campfire, or fire block) directly below it. The stove will activate when the heat source is lit or powered.

Cooking Your First Dish

1. Craft a cooking pot or skillet and place it on top of the active stove

2. Gather raw ingredients—vegetables like tomatoes, onions, or cabbage work well, along with meat or fish

3. Open the pot's inventory and place your ingredients inside

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5. Once done, collect your finished stew or cooked dish from the pot

Tips for Success

Keep your heat source burning steadily—a furnace with fuel works reliably. Different recipes require different ingredient combinations, so experiment with what you have. Check your advancements (press L) for recipe hints and cooking progression rewards.