Gensokyo Delight Youkais Feasts FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I start cooking with this mod?
Begin by gathering basic ingredients like rice, vegetables, and fish from the world or by farming new crops. Craft a simple cooking station like a 
Kettle or 
Cuisine Board, then follow the step-by-step recipes shown on the block to prepare your first dishes.
Kettle or Cuisine Board, then follow the step-by-step recipes shown on the block to prepare your first dishes.What's the difference between the Cuisine Board and other cooking stations?
The Cuisine Board is specifically designed for complex multi-step recipes like sushi, showing you exactly which ingredients go where and in what order. Other stations like the Steamer, Kettle, and 
Fermentation Tank each handle different cooking methods—steaming batches, brewing tea, or fermenting drinks.
Cuisine Board is specifically designed for complex multi-step recipes like sushi, showing you exactly which ingredients go where and in what order. Other stations like the Steamer, Kettle, and Fermentation Tank each handle different cooking methods—steaming batches, brewing tea, or fermenting drinks.How long does it take to ferment sake in the Fermentation Tank?
Fermentation takes time to complete; you'll need to wait for the process to finish before your sake is ready to drink. Check back on your Fermentation Tank periodically to see when the batch is done.
Fermentation Tank periodically to see when the batch is done.Where do I find tea plants and other new crops?
New crops like tea, soybeans, and red beans spawn naturally in specific biomes throughout the world. Look in diverse terrain types and consider exploring new sakura forest biomes where you'll also find Deer and the rare 
Udumbara flower.
Udumbara flower.Can I eat the placeable meals or do I have to break them?
Placeable meals like soups and large feasts are meant to be decorative blocks you can place in your world. Break them to collect the food item, then eat it from your inventory like any other food.
What do the status effects from special foods do?
Certain Japanese dishes grant temporary status effects when eaten—these can provide buffs like increased speed, health regeneration, or other bonuses depending on the specific food. Check what effects each dish provides before cooking.
Do I need Farmer's Delight installed for this mod to work?
Yes, Gensokyo Delight expands Farmer's Delight, so you must have the base mod installed for this content to function properly.
How do I get tuna and other water mobs?
Fish for new water mobs like Tuna, Crabs, and Lampery in bodies of water using a fishing rod or by hunting them directly. These creatures drop useful ingredients for cooking.
What's the Udumbara flower and why is it special?
The Udumbara flower is a rare plant that only blooms during a full moon in specific biomes. It's a unique ingredient used in special recipes, so you'll need to time your gathering carefully.
Udumbara flower is a rare plant that only blooms during a full moon in specific biomes. It's a unique ingredient used in special recipes, so you'll need to time your gathering carefully.Can I store ingredients next to my cooking stations?
Yes, craft an Ingredient Rack to place beside your cooking stations for convenient ingredient storage and organization while you cook.