Soy sauce is one of the most important seasonings in Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, especially if you enjoy cooking Japanese-style dishes. Like many other ingredients, you cannot buy it straight from the start. Instead, you’ll need to unlock a few mechanics, gather the right crops, and process them before soy sauce becomes available in your kitchen. Here’s a detailed guide on how to get soy sauce and make the most of it.
Unlocking the Seasoning Maker
The first step to producing soy sauce is getting access to the Seasoning Maker. This is the special maker machine required to turn raw crops into sauces, condiments, and seasonings.
- You unlock the Seasoning Maker recipe once you reach Level 9 in Cooking Skill.
- To raise your Cooking Skill, keep cooking meals regularly in your kitchen. Even simple dishes like Fried Egg or Salad will gradually increase your level.
- Once you reach the required level, you can craft the Seasoning Maker yourself.
Seasoning Maker Recipe:
- 3 Iron Ingots
- 3 Silver Ingots
- 2 Gold Ingots
Make sure you have upgraded your tools and unlocked mining deeper into the mines to access silver and gold ores.
Growing Soybeans
Soy sauce is made directly from Soybeans, so you’ll need to grow these on your farm.
- You can buy Soybean Seeds from Olive Town General Store.
- Soybeans are a Fall crop, so they can only be planted during the Fall season unless you grow them in your Greenhouse.
- Once planted, they take 7 days to mature and continue to regrow after each harvest, making them a very efficient crop.
Harvest a good amount of soybeans since they are also useful for other recipes and can be sold for decent profit.
Processing Soybeans into Soy Sauce
Once you have both soybeans and the Seasoning Maker, the process is straightforward:
- Place Soybeans into the Seasoning Maker.
- Wait for the machine to process them.
- Collect your freshly made Soy Sauce once it’s ready.
It’s a one-to-one ratio, so each soybean gives you one bottle of soy sauce.
Using Soy Sauce in Cooking
Soy sauce is an essential ingredient in many recipes, particularly in Japanese cuisine within the game. Some dishes that require soy sauce include:
- Simmered Fish
- Soy Sauce Ramen
- Tempura Soba
These recipes often give higher stamina recovery and are great for long farming or mining days. Cooking advanced dishes with soy sauce also helps you level up your Cooking Skill even further.
Tips for Stocking Up on Soy Sauce
- Since soybeans are limited to Fall, it’s smart to grow as many as possible during that season and stockpile them.
- If you have the Hydroponic Planting or Greenhouse, you can grow soybeans year-round, ensuring an endless supply.
- Keep multiple Seasoning Makers if you plan on mass-producing soy sauce, as this will save you processing time.
Getting soy sauce in Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town requires patience and preparation, but once you have it, you’ll open up a whole new world of cooking. It’s one of those ingredients that pays off in the long run, both for stamina and profit.