Summary
In the Depths ofLegends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the widespread Gloom poses a constant threat, devouring Link’s hearts as he navigates through the treacherous terrain. However, there is a powerful ingredient that can offer respite from this relentless darkness: Sundelions. These versatile florae can be incorporated into a variety of meals, serving as a vital component in heart-recovering recipes.
By stocking up on these meals, you’re able to fortify yourself against the perils of the Gloom, ensuring you remain resilient as you venture into the underground chasms. Whether used in a specific recipe or added to any culinary creation, Sundelions provide essential Gloom-proofing properties for Link’s perilous journeywithin the Depths.
Updated on June 19, 2025 by Gabrielle Castania:A year on from the launch of Tears of the Kingdom, we’re circling back to Hyrule again to ensure our content for the game is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. This list of Sundelion recipes in TOTK now features some extra in-text links with bonus info about your Sundelion recipes and other ingredients.
When choosing ingredients for your Sundelion recipes in TOTK, be sure that youdon’t choose ingredients that offer different status effects or buffs, likeCold Resistanceor attack boosts or what have you.Using even one of these ingredients will give you that buff instead, cancelling out your Sundelion and Gloom Heart replenishment, so choose carefully!
When adding between 1-4 of other ingredients, the number you use has no impact on the Gloom Hearts your dish will restore. This is impacted only by the number ofSundelionsyou use - more of other ingredients simply restore more of your regular hearts instead of extra Gloom-broken ones.
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The easiestfood Link can cookto recover a quick three Gloom hearts are Sunny Fried Wild Greens and Sunny Salt-Grilled Greens. By utilizing a single Sundelion and some Rock Salt, you can whip up both the Sunny Fried Wild Greens and the Sunny Salt-Grilled Greens.
The ability to carry and cook Sundelions on the go proves invaluable, especially when equipped with multiple portable Zonai Cooking Potsfor convenient Gloom healingin the Depths of Hyrule.
1-4 of any Meat
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1-4 of any Fruit
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1-4 of any Fish
By melding a variety of ingredients, including basic meats, mushrooms, fish, and fruits with the mystical power of Sundelions, you can transform your meals into more potent meals that surpass the restoration of mere standard hearts.
Steaming a Sundelion alongside succulent apples or savory mushrooms results in some gourmet-level entrees, providing Link with some greatly revitalizing meals to further take on the Depths and Gloom during the early stages of the game.
If you’re planning to use only a Sundelion in a recipe, we suggest combining it with literally any of those ingredients instead of defaulting to just a basic meal - heal some of your hearts as well!
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Veggie Rice Balls will fetch you an astounding number of hearts. Elevate this already delightful dish by replacing the usual herbs with fragrant Sundelions, infusing the Hylian Rice with its unique essence. The result? The sunny and flavorful Sunny Veggie Rice Balls, providing a substantial boost to your Gloom hearts.
Acquiring Hylian Rice is a breeze, whether byharvesting it from tall grassor acquiring it through purchase. By incorporating three Sundelions, you’ll unlock an additional dozen Gloom hearts. While this dish may require a touch of Link’s culinary finesse, the satisfaction it brings him in the Depths is well worth the effort.
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Indulge in the delectable and highly beneficial Sunny Cheesy Risotto and the Sunny Cheesy Omelet, two dishes that require a bit of dedication but offer a rewarding outcome. To prepare the Risotto, gather Hylian Rice and Hateno Cheese, while the Omelet calls for a Bird Egg andGoat Butter. Enhance the flavors with a sprinkle of rock salt, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful meal.
While acquiring the ingredients, remember to obtain Goat Butter from local merchants or nearby villages, as it cannot be made or found out in the wild - Link is a lot of things, but an artisan, he’s not.
As for the Bird Eggs, explore mountain cliffsides and high ledges, avoiding the search for bird nests. Ascend to the skies using a Skyview Tower and paraglide to the mountaintops to scavenge your eggs.Help out the farm in Hatenoto gain acces to their sweet Cheese.
1-2 of any Meat or Fish
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1-2 of any Mushroom or Veggie
A hearty and flavorful dish that requires a bit more effort is the Sunny Creamy or Cream of Soup. Start by selecting a base ingredient such as mushrooms, meat, vegetables, or seafood. Enhance the flavor and restorative properties by incorporating a Sundelion,Hateno Village’s milk, and a pinch of Rock Salt.
Obtaining Rock Salt can be done through shops or by exploring caves andsmashing ores. Once you have gathered all the necessary components, you can create a robust and intricate meal that will greatly aid in replenishing your Gloom hearts.
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Enhance your Wild Greens with an assortment of herbs and vegetables, unlocking a delightful dish that celebrates the abundance of flavors found in Hyrule’s natural bounty. While Hyrule Herbs are known for their heart-restoring properties, combining them with a Sundelion and a a Sun Pumpkin in your cooking will create a potent dish that replenishes numerous Gloom hearts.
As one of the simplest yet most effective recipes for obtaining Gloom hearts, it’s wise to keep a few of these meals in your inventory, even if that means a few extra trips to the sky - it’s worth it!
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The best Sundelion recipe has to be the Sunny Veggie Porridge which not only helps with recovering your Gloom hearts but also is essential to finishing a quest that gives youshop discounts in Kakariko Village. The village’s clothing store owner Claree shares the heartbreaking news of her mother’s affliction with Gloom sickness that can only be alleviated by consuming a certain porridge.
To craft this dish, gather Hylian Rice and Fresh Milkfrom Hateno Villagebefore venturing to Sky Island to procure a Sundelion. With all the ingredients in hand, prepare the porridge with care and deliver it to Lasli, Claree’s sister, who will administer it to their ailing grandmother. Witness the joy of a successful cure and return to the shop to discover the reduced prices on theStealth and Radiant Armor sets.
