Steamed Corn Dumplings

Overview

Steamed Corn Dumplings are a cooking recipe in Starsand Island that wraps fresh corn kernels and minced meat in translucent thin dough before steaming them to perfection. The in-game description reads: "Fresh corn kernels mixed with minced meat, wrapped in translucent thin dough and steamed, result in chewy skins and soft, flavorful fillings."

Classified as a Rarity I dish at Item Level 3, Steamed Corn Dumplings belong to the Fry cooking method category. They restore 104 stamina when consumed, placing them among the stronger single-serving recovery options in the game. With a sell price of 242 Coins, the dish also holds reasonable value for players looking to convert farm produce into profit.

The recipe requires just two ingredients: Corn x1 and Flour x5. However, obtaining the recipe itself takes some effort, as it is only available from the Merchant Ship at Starsand Port. Players who want to skip the cooking process entirely can purchase ready-made Steamed Corn Dumplings from Marlo's Morning Delights in Starsand Town for 305 Coins each.

Recipe Details

Steamed Corn Dumplings can be prepared at a Gas Stove, a Campfire, or a Breakfast Shop. All three stations produce the same result. The Gas Stove is generally the most convenient choice because it allows you to queue multiple batches while attending to other tasks around the farm. At 61 seconds per cook, expect to spend about a minute per serving.

Where to Get the Recipe

The Steamed Corn Dumplings recipe is obtained from the Merchant Ship at Starsand Port. The Merchant Ship becomes available after completing the Starsand Port Construction quest line, and it docks at the port on a regular schedule. Recipe scrolls purchased from the Merchant Ship are learned permanently once consumed, and the recipe will appear in your cooking menu whenever you interact with a compatible cooking station.

Because the Merchant Ship's stock rotates weekly on Mondays, the Steamed Corn Dumplings recipe may not be available every time you visit. Check back each Monday to see the current selection of recipes and goods. If you see the recipe, buy it right away so you do not miss it.

Buying Ready-Made Steamed Corn Dumplings

If you have not unlocked the recipe yet or simply want a quick supply, ready-made Steamed Corn Dumplings are sold at Marlo's Morning Delights in Starsand Town. The shop is located beside Ethereal Styles and operates from 06:00 to 11:00 daily. Each serving costs 305 Coins, and the shop stocks up to 5 at a time. This is more expensive than crafting them yourself, but it provides immediate access to the dish for stamina recovery or gifting.

Ingredient Sourcing

Steamed Corn Dumplings require one raw crop and one processed ingredient. Here is how to obtain both.

Corn

Corn is a grain crop that grows during Summer and Autumn. Seeds cost 230 Coins from the Happiness Seed Shop and the plant takes 8.1 days to reach maturity. Each seed produces 4 harvests over its lifetime, yielding 1 Corn per harvest. Since each batch of Steamed Corn Dumplings requires only 1 Corn, a single plant provides enough corn for 4 servings across its harvest cycle.

Corn sells for 170 Coins raw, so cooking it into Steamed Corn Dumplings (242 Coins sell price) adds 72 Coins of value per unit of Corn used. Plant several rows to maintain a steady supply through the summer and autumn months. Set up sprinklers nearby to automate watering.

Flour

Flour is produced by processing Wheat in the Separator. Each Wheat produces 2 Flour. Since one batch of Steamed Corn Dumplings requires 5 Flour, you need 3 Wheat per batch (producing 6 Flour, with 1 left over for the next batch).

Wheat is one of the easiest crops to grow. Seeds cost just 25 Coins from the Happiness Seed Shop, the plant matures in only 1.4 days, and it grows in all four seasons. Each harvest yields 4 Wheat, so a single harvest provides enough Flour (8 Flour from 4 Wheat) for one full batch of Steamed Corn Dumplings with 3 Flour left over.

Getting the Separator

The Separator blueprint can be obtained from Zerine's General Store as part of the Equipment Blueprint Pack. Craft it at your worktable using 3 Stone, 3 Softwood, and 5 Fiber. Once built, place it in your home or workshop and it will process ingredients automatically. You will need the Separator running consistently to keep up with Flour demand, especially if you are cooking Steamed Corn Dumplings alongside other Flour-heavy recipes.

Profitability

Steamed Corn Dumplings sell for 242 Coins per serving. To understand whether cooking them is worthwhile, consider the raw value of the ingredients.

The profit margin when selling to a regular vendor is 24 Coins per batch (242 minus 218). This is a modest gain that makes the recipe more useful for personal stamina recovery than for pure money-making.

Selling on the Merchant Ship

The Merchant Ship at Starsand Port pays double the normal selling price for all goods. Selling Steamed Corn Dumplings to the Merchant Ship yields 484 Coins per serving, which raises the profit per batch to 266 Coins (484 minus 218). At this doubled rate, the recipe becomes a solid money-maker. Stockpile your cooked dumplings throughout the week and sell them in bulk when the ship docks on Monday.

For comparison, Yangzhou Fried Rice sells for 744 Coins at standard vendor prices and uses some of the same ingredients (Corn and Flour). If maximum profit per cook is your goal, Yangzhou Fried Rice offers better returns. Steamed Corn Dumplings are better suited for day-to-day stamina recovery with the side benefit of decent resale value.

Gifting Preferences

Steamed Corn Dumplings can be given as gifts to the island's residents. Each NPC reacts differently to receiving this dish. Knowing who loves, likes, dislikes, or hates it helps you build friendship efficiently.

Regis is the only character who loves Steamed Corn Dumplings, making this dish a strong gift choice when building your relationship with him. Since most other characters like it, the dish also works as a general-purpose gift for quick friendship gains. Avoid giving it to Panda, Sylvain, Youfang, or Pastelle, as they will react negatively.

Related Recipes

Several other recipes share ingredients with Steamed Corn Dumplings or fill a similar role as stamina recovery food. Here are some related dishes for comparison.

Among these, Soup Dumplings are the closest comparison as a fellow dumpling recipe. While Soup Dumplings restore less stamina (55 vs. 104) and sell for less (77 vs. 242 Coins), they grant the Forest's Gift buff. Steamed Corn Dumplings provide no buff but offer nearly double the stamina recovery, making them the better choice for pure energy restoration.

Tips

• Steamed Corn Dumplings do not grant a buff, so they are best used as a pure stamina recovery food. Carry a stack in your inventory for quick healing during exploration, mining, or combat.

• The 61-second cook time is moderate. If you need to prepare large batches, set up multiple Gas Stoves to cook in parallel and cut down on total production time.

• Since Flour is the heavier ingredient requirement (5 per batch), keep your Separator running constantly with Wheat. One Wheat harvest (4 Wheat) produces 8 Flour, enough for 1 batch with 3 Flour to spare.

• Corn only grows in Summer and Autumn. Stock up during those seasons by planting multiple rows. Each seed gives 4 harvests (1 Corn each), so plan your planting schedule to have enough Corn to last through Winter and Spring.

• If you need Steamed Corn Dumplings before unlocking the recipe, buy them from Marlo's Morning Delights in Starsand Town between 06:00 and 11:00. At 305 Coins each, they cost more than cooking them yourself, but the shop provides immediate access.

• This dish is a loved gift for Regis. Keep a few on hand whenever you plan to visit him for a significant friendship boost.

• Selling Steamed Corn Dumplings on the Merchant Ship doubles the price to 484 Coins. If you have surplus dumplings, hold them until Monday when the ship is in port for the best return.

See Also

• Cooking Recipes

• Cooking

• Corn

• Flour

• Wheat

• Separator

• Gas Stove

• Campfire

• Merchant Ship

• Soup Dumplings

• Yangzhou Fried Rice

• Regis