The creative possibilities in The Sims 4 are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to the kitchen. Thanks to The Sims 4: City Living expansion, players can tantalize their Sims’ taste buds with a variety of delectable cultural dishes while also mastering the art of cooking them at home. One such mouthwatering creation is Pufferfish Nigiri, a sushi dish hailing from Japan, known as fugu nigiri zushi.
However, it’s essential to understand that this particular sushi is not for the faint of heart. Preparing it is quite challenging and should only be attempted by Sims with a high level of cooking skill. In both the real world and the virtual realm of The Sims 4, pufferfish are infamous for their potentially lethal toxicity. Mishandling these delicate creatures can lead to a Sim’s untimely demise, whether intentionally or not.
Before serving Pufferfish Nigiri, it’s crucial to take into account your Sim’s dietary restrictions. In The Sims 4, this dish is lactose-free, making it a safe option for Sims with the Lactose-Intolerant trait introduced in Cottage Living. However, it’s not vegetarian-friendly. Sims with the Vegetarian trait from City Living may experience discomfort and queasiness after indulging in this meal. So, always consider your Sim’s unique culinary preferences and dietary traits when dishing out Pufferfish Nigiri.
Discovering the Pufferfish Nigiri Recipe Location in The Sims 4
To unlock the ability for your Sim to prepare Pufferfish Nigiri at home, they must first savor this delicacy themselves. The City Living expansion introduced a diverse array of food stalls, featuring traditional dishes from countries such as Morocco, India, Vietnam, China, Japan, and the Philippines. These food stalls rotate daily and are typically located in the heart of the neighborhoods within San Myshuno. To locate the food stall offering Pufferfish Nigiri, follow these steps:
- Begin by identifying the Japanese food stall among the selection.
- Your best chances of encountering the Japanese food stall are as follows:
- In the Fashion District, it’s typically available on Mondays and Thursdays.
- In Uptown, you’ll find it on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- The Romance Festival is another occasion where you might come across it.
- These food stalls begin their rotations at 2:00 AM in Sims time. If you happen to visit at a time when the vendor is not present, you can take matters into your own hands by hiring one for a fee of 100 simoleons.
- Additionally, you have the option to purchase food and produce stalls directly from the build/buy mode. The Japanese food stall, in particular, costs 1,800 simoleons.
By following these steps and keeping an eye on the daily rotations, your Sim can savor Pufferfish Nigiri and ultimately gain the ability to prepare it in the comfort of their own home.
How To Cook Pufferfish Nigiri
Once your Sim has indulged in a serving of Pufferfish Nigiri (which costs ยง50) from the Japanese food stalls scattered around San Myshuno and has thoroughly enjoyed their meal, they will gain access to the recipe in the hidden recipe collection within The Sims 4. This expansion pack brings a total of 27 recipes into the game, and there are numerous others scattered across various DLCs.
To prepare Pufferfish Nigiri at home, follow these simple steps:
- Click on either the refrigerator or the stove in your Sim’s home.
- From the menu of options that appears, select “Cook…”
- Thanks to a recent patch update, locating the Pufferfish Nigiri recipe has become much more user-friendly with the revamped recipe list UI menu.
- Under the “Seafood” category, you’ll find the Pufferfish Nigiri recipe.
- You can choose to prepare a single serving for 10 simoleons, a family-sized dish for 38 simoleons, or a party-sized dish for 55 simoleons.
- If, by chance, you happen to have a rare Pufferfish in your Sim’s inventory, perhaps caught on the docks of San Myshuno, you’ll enjoy discounted prices for using fresh ingredients.
The Dangerous Consequences of Pufferfish Nigiri in The Sims 4
While Pufferfish Nigiri is undoubtedly a tantalizing culinary creation, those lacking culinary prowess might be in for a disappointing experience. Instead of its usual vibrant appearance, unskilled Sims may find their serving of sushi taking on a rather unappealing brown and moldy hue. Eating such low-quality Pufferfish Nigiri comes with a startling 50% chance of, well, not making it through the meal alive. And if a Sim happens to be in a less-than-ideal mood, those odds of survival drop even further.
Should, by some stroke of luck, a Sim manage to survive this perilous gastronomic adventure, they’ll be rewarded with a significant boost in confidence, thanks to their close brush with death. Now, it’s worth noting that Alien Sims are an exception to this culinary danger, and they can indulge in Pufferfish Nigiri without a care in the world.
However, serving potentially lethal Pufferfish Nigiri to unsuspecting guests, even with the best of intentions, could lead to some unfortunate consequences. Beloved Sims characters may find themselves facing an untimely demise. Curiously, some players with a mischievous streak have begun to explore creative ways to use this dish to their advantage. Ideas have surfaced, such as hosting a dinner party with a Russian Roulette-style twist to see which Sims will meet their fate and which will emerge unscathed. Others have even contemplated introducing it to a restaurant menu, catering to both the hunger for food and the hunger for a bit of drama.