What are the best Malanya recipes in Tears of the Kingdom?

There are many interesting characters in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One of the most memorable ones, referenced frequently around the stables, is Malanya, a deity for horses. With the right recipes, you can generate some neat results the next time you meet the reclusive god. Here is our guide outlining the best Malanya recipes in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Tears of the Kingdom – best Malanya recipes

You can meet Malanya the Horse God in the Deep Akkala region, at the end of a canyon located just about due west from the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab. To get to that area quickly, head north from East Akkala Stable or the nearby Jochi-iu Shrine. Below is a map showing the location of Malanya Spring, where meetings occur.

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When you meet with Malanya, you can revive registered horses that have perished after presenting an Endura Carrot. See our guide on how to revive horses for more information. During a meeting with the Horse God, you can also present food made following special recipes to improve a registered horse’s stats.

Offering the right dish will improve the mount of your choice in one of four categories: Strength, Speed, Stamina, and Pull. They can reach a maximum rating of five stars in any category.

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Below are suggested recipes for each category, with the upgrade level they permit included in parentheses:

Strength

• Fried Wild Greens (2) – Hyrule Herb
• Copious Fried Wild Greens (3) – Hyrule Herb, Silent Princess, Blue Nightshade, Swift Carrot
• Veggie Rice Balls (4) – Hylian Rice (2), Hyrule Herb
• Hot Buttered Apple (5) – Goat Butter, Apple

Speed

• Salt-Grilled Greens (3) – Hyrule Herb, Rock Salt
• Steamed Tomatoes (4) – Hylian Tomato, Hyrule Herb
• Veggie Cream Soup (5) – Fresh Milk, Rock Salt, Swift Carrot

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Stamina

• Herb Saute (3) – Goron Spice, Hyrule Herb
• Honeyed Apple (4) – Apple, Courser Bee Honey
• Carrot Stew (5) – Fresh Milk, Tabantha Wheat, Swift Carrot, Goat Butter

Pull

• Rice Balls (3) – Hylian Rice, Swift Carrot
• Copious Fried Wild Greens (4) – Hyrule Herb, Silent Princess, Blue Nightshade, Swift Carrot
• Hot Buttered Apple (5) – Goat Butter, Apple

You will need three of a particular meal at the highest level. There are other recipes available besides the ones we’ve listed. There also are alternate methods available to make some recipes. The above list includes recipes with the ingredients that are most readily available.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for purchase from the Nintendo Store.