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Bringing Dreamlight Valley back to its former splendor requires hard work—and plenty of energy to fuel your efforts. Cooking meals is an excellent way to replenish stamina, with numerous recipes available in the game. The rarer the ingredients, the more energy restored.
Among these dishes is the four-star Arcane Garlic Crab, introduced in Disney Dreamlight Valley: Storybook Vale. Unlike other recipes, its ingredients are exclusively found within Storybook Vale, eliminating the need to return to Dreamlight Valley. However, gathering the necessary components can still be puzzling. Here’s everything you need to craft this flavorful dish.
Arcane Garlic Crab Recipe in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To prepare Arcane Garlic Crab, you'll need:
- 1 Garlic
- 1 Any Spice
- 1 Sorcerer Hat Hermit Crab
- 1 Salt Crystal
Where to Find Garlic

Garlic is the simplest ingredient to acquire. If you've spent time cooking in Dreamlight Valley, you're likely familiar with its sources. This versatile item can be harvested across several biomes, including:
- Everafter
- Forest of Valor
- The Grove
- The Lagoon
- Frozen Realm
Choosing a Spice

For this recipe, any spice will suffice. With numerous options available, locating one in a nearby biome shouldn’t be difficult. Suitable spice choices include:
- Lightning Spice
- Ambrosia
- Ginger
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Mint
- Majestea
Catching the Sorcerer Hat Hermit Crab
The Sorcerer Hat Hermit Crab, a rare seafood ingredient, requires patience to obtain. Your best chance? Fish in golden bubble spots, where this elusive creature spawns.
Collecting Salt Crystals

To secure Salt Crystals, cast your fishing line into waters without bubbles. While other catches are scarce here, Salt Crystals are plentiful and easy to gather in bulk.
Once you’ve assembled all ingredients, head to a stove (such as the one in your home). Combine the components to cook your Arcane Garlic Crab. Once prepared, consume it to restore 3,250 energy or sell it for 1,335 Star Coins.