Overview
Lean Bird Meat is a cooking ingredient in Crimson Desert classified under the Meat category of gatherables. It maintains a clean and lean flavor with very little fat, keeping its delicate profile even after grilling without becoming greasy. Lean Bird Meat is a lightweight poultry cut harvested from smaller avian creatures found throughout the wilds of Pywel.
In-Game Description
"Maintains a clean and lean flavor with very little fat. Keeps its delicate profile even after grilling without becoming greasy."
Item Properties
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Gatherable / Cooking Ingredient |
Category | Meat |
How to Obtain | Skinning small and medium birds, Butchery vendors |
Used In | Grilled Bird Meat, Filling Grilled Bird Meat, Satisfying Grilled Bird Meat, Hearty Grilled Bird Meat |
Where to Find
Lean Bird Meat can be acquired in two main ways:
Skinning Birds: Hunt and skin small to medium-sized birds found throughout the open world. Sparrows, pheasants, and other similar species yield Lean Bird Meat when skinned. Birds can be knocked out of the air with ranged attacks or caught while grounded.
Butchery Vendors: Purchase from butchery shops in major towns. The butcher in Hernand stocks Lean Bird Meat alongside other poultry products.
Birds are most commonly found in open fields and along forest edges. Riding through these areas on horseback makes it easier to spot and hunt them quickly.
Cooking Recipes
Lean Bird Meat serves as the primary ingredient for several bird-based recovery items:
Recipe | Ingredients | Effect |
|---|---|---|
Grilled Bird Meat | 1x Lean Bird Meat | Health +60 |
Filling Grilled Bird Meat | 3x Lean Bird Meat | Health +100 |
Satisfying Grilled Bird Meat | 5x Lean Bird Meat | Health +140 |
Hearty Grilled Bird Meat | 10x Lean Bird Meat | Health +200 |
Grilled Bird Meat recipes scale in both ingredient cost and healing output. The base version using a single piece provides +60 Health, while the Hearty variant using 10 pieces restores +200 Health. These recipes require only Lean Bird Meat and no additional seasonings, making them straightforward to prepare at any bonfire.
Tips
Lean Bird Meat is one of the simplest cooking ingredients because every grilled bird recipe uses only this single item. No spices, oils, or other extras are needed.
Stock up from the butchery when passing through town, as 10 pieces are enough for one Hearty Grilled Bird Meat (+200 Health), a strong healing item for boss encounters.
Hunting birds with a bow is often easier than trying to catch them on foot. A well-aimed shot brings them down instantly.
For a broader look at all meat types and grain ingredients, see the Meats and Grains hub page.