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Hylian Rice is a staple in Hyrulean Cuisine. It is needed for a number of quests in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the Gloom-Borne Illness Quest, the Lurelin Village Restoration Project, and Teach Me a Lesson 2. Players will often find themselves stuck on what to do to find Hylian Rice, but there are a few notable and reliable locations to seek out. This guide goes through every way to find Hylian Rice in Tears of the Kingdom.
Where to Buy Hylian Rice in Tears of the Kingdom
Quite a few merchants sell Hylian Rice, but many aren't available in the early game or straight away after Link's first visit. Hylian Rice can be purchased at the following merchants for 12–16 rupees:
- Zora's Domain General Store (immediately)
- Lookout Landing General Store (after a while)
- Gerudo Town Cooking Ingredient Store (only available after completing the Gerudo section of Regional Phenomenon)
- Hateno Village General Store (immediately)
- Beedle (not in every location, but randomly)
Where to Find Hylian Rice in Tears of the Kingdom
For free, Hylian Rice can be dropped by cutting long grass. The best spots for this are around Hateno Village, where the player usually gets one Hylian Rice per couple of swings with a sword or bladed weapon. There is also a good spot around Rabella Wetlands Tower, at coordinates 2419, -2762, 0222.
What is Hylian Rice Used For in Tears of the Kingdom?
Hylian Rice is used for cooking in Tears of the Kingdom.
Best Hylian Rice Recipes
- Rice Balls - There are many types of Rice Balls, and Rice Balls can have different effects depending on the ingredients used. Any Vegetable and Hylian Rice will make a Veggie Rice Ball, any Seafood and Hylian Rice will make a Seafood Rice Ball, and the same goes for mushrooms and meat.
- Curry - Combining Goron Spice, Hylian Rice, and something from another ingredient category will make curry.
- Porridge - Hylian Rice and Milk will make a Porridge, and adding another ingredient will impact the final result.
Quests That Require Hylian Rice
There are also certain quests that require Hylian Rice to complete.
- Gloom-Borne Illness
- Lurelin Village Restoration Project
- Teach Me A Lesson 2
- Gourmets Gone Missing
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available now on Nintendo Switch.
