During the new Cooking Event game mode of Grow a Garden, Porridge is a bit better than many of the simple recipes you can cook. It’s easy to learn this recipe once and use it in the current Cooking Event with ease. If you know how to cook this dish and serve the right version to Chris P, the pig chef, he can grant you top-tier rewards such as Gourmet Eggs, a significant amount of Sheckles, and rare decorative items. Today, in this guide, we will give you a complete breakdown of everything you need to know, from crafting basic porridge to perfecting the high-stakes Prismatic and Transcendent versions. So let’s look at the best Grow a Garden Porridge recipes for rewards
Also Read: All Cooking Event Recipes and Ingredients
Why Porridge is Important?
As we all know by now, the Cooking Event in Grow a Garden is a fun and interesting game mode with a dynamic, rewarding system. Chris P’s craving changes every hour, and serving him the dish he wants is the best way to get better rewards. While standard porridge recipes are a great start, for a higher chance of getting the best rewards, you will need to start focusing on cooking rare versions of Porridge. Prismatic and Transcendent porridge dishes are the most valuable because they have a higher chance of unlocking higher-tier loot and allow you to get the best rewards faster through this game mode. These rare recipes are the best way to advance quickly and efficiently during the Cooking Event.
All Grow a Garden Porridge Recipes by Rarity
The key to maximizing your rewards lies in understanding which ingredients create the most valuable porridge. Each level of rarity offers a different payout, so it’s essential to match your effort with the desired reward.
- Divine Porridge: This is the entry-level Porridge recipe, typically made with common ingredients like Corn and Mango. It’s perfect for beginners looking for early rewards and a steady flow of Sheckles.
- 1× Corn + 1× Sugarglaze + 3× Sugar Apple
- 1× Corn + 1× Moon Melon + 1× Mango + 1× Beanstalk + 1× Ember Lily
- Prismatic Porridge: As an upgrade from the basic Porridge version, this recipe uses slightly rarer ingredients and offers significantly better rewards. This is a great middle-ground option for players who have access to more specific crops.
- 1× Corn + 1× Sugarglaze + 3× Sugar Apple
- 1× Corn + 1× Moon Melon + 1× Mango + 1× Beanstalk + 1× Ember Lily
- Transcendent Porridge: This is the highest-value recipe in the game. It requires rare and specific ingredients, like above, but offers the absolute best rewards in return.
- 1× Sugarglaze + 1× Sugar Apple + 3× Bone Blossom
Remember, these community-tested recipes are confirmed to work, but you must make sure Chris P is craving porridge when you serve it to him.
How to Cook Porridge?
The cooking process in Grow a Garden is straightforward, but following the steps correctly ensures you don’t waste valuable ingredients.
- Collect Ingredients: First, grow or gather the specific crops needed for your recipe. This might require farming rare plants like Bone Blossom or Sugarglaze.
- Head to the Cooking Pot: The cooking pot is a large, central object located in the lobby area.
- Add Ingredients: Stand near the pot, hold each ingredient you wish to add, and press the “E” key to drop it in.
- Cook: Once all your ingredients are in, click the “Cook” button. The default cooking time is around 4 minutes and 10 seconds. Note that using higher-quality or larger fruits may slightly increase this time.
- Serve Chris P: After the timer finishes, collect your porridge and take it to Chris P. It is crucial to serve him only when the craving icon above his head matches the porridge. Serving a dish he isn’t craving will result in no reward.
To master cooking in Grow a Garden, you need to be strategic. The first rule is to watch Chris P’s cravings and only start cooking once you see the porridge icon, so you don’t waste valuable ingredients. A smart way to stay ahead is to prep ingredients in advance. By farming rare crops like Bone Blossom and Sugarglaze ahead of time, you’ll be ready to make a high-reward Transcendent dish the moment he asks for it. Also, be sure to take advantage of Kitchen Storms—these special weather events can speed up your cooking and sometimes even give you better rewards. Finally, learn to mix rarity wisely. While a Transcendent dish gives the biggest payout, a Prismatic dish often provides a great return for ingredients that are easier to find, so you can always be cooking something valuable.
And even if you want to know more tips and tricks to have the best crops, make sure to check out our Grow a Garden Guides category. With our guides, you can unlock every current and upcoming rare item in the game easily.