How to Complete the “Le mal des miasmes” Quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the side quest “Le mal des miasmes” is your ticket to restoring harmony in Kakariko Village, helping out its residents, and bagging some excellent rewards. This walkthrough will lead you through every step: from triggering the quest to gathering ingredients, cooking the vital veggie porridge, and enjoying the spoils. Whether you’re chasing new armor sets or simply want to see Kakariko thrive again, this guide has you covered.

Kakariko Village awaits—your starting point for the “Le mal des miasmes” quest.

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1. Starting the “Le mal des miasmes” Quest

First, make your way to Kakariko Village, tucked south of Lanelle Swamp and northeast of the Sahasla Plain Skyview Tower in Necluda. Once there, look for Amboise near the main plaza—usually by the clothing shop or staircase. His grandmother has fallen ill, succumbing to the mysterious miasma plaguing Hyrule.

• Open your map: + → Map
• Travel to Kakariko Village
• Find Amboise and speak with him to begin the quest

Talk to Amboise to set your quest in motion and offer your help.

2. Why This Quest Matters

“Le mal des miasmes” is more than a simple fetch quest—it’s a blend of cooking, exploration, and economic revival. The miasma crisis has sent Kakariko’s shop prices soaring. By lending Amboise a hand, you’ll cure his grandmother and restore affordable prices in the clothing shop, unlocking coveted armor sets at a major discount. Stealth and nocturnal adventurers, rejoice!

3. Gathering Ingredients for the Veggie Porridge

To heal Amboise’s grandmother, you’ll need to cook up a Gruau aux légumes solaris (Veggie Porridge with Solaris Flower). Collect these items:

• Hylian Rice: Purchase from general stores in Kakariko or Lookout Landing, or cut tall grass in marshes for a chance drop.
• Fresh Milk: Also available at those stores, or from Rhodo after his quest.
• Vegetable: Wild carrots, radishes, or pumpkins from across Hyrule, or buy from local sellers.
• Solaris Flower: Found on Sky Islands, especially the Southern Hyrule Sky Archipelago. Use the Sahasla Plain Skyview Tower to reach these floating isles.

Solaris Flowers grow on Hyrule’s floating islands—keep your eyes peeled above the clouds.

4. Cooking the Special Veggie Porridge

With all four ingredients in hand, head to a cookpot in Kakariko Village (look outside the inn). Here’s how to whip up the dish:

1. Approach the cookpot and select A → Cook
2. In your inventory, hold the rice, milk, veggie, and Solaris flower
3. Drop them in the pot to prepare the Gruau aux légumes solaris

Combine your ingredients at the cookpot—don’t forget even one for the perfect porridge!

5. Deliver the Porridge and Complete the Quest

Take your freshly cooked porridge back to Amboise. He’ll offer it to his grandmother, curing her and triggering a short cutscene. Your efforts will not go unnoticed!

• Return to Amboise in Kakariko Village
• Hand over the veggie porridge when prompted

With the miasma gone, shop prices drop and new armor sets become accessible.

6. Rewards and Ongoing Benefits

Your good deed pays off: Kakariko’s clothing shop returns to normal pricing, unlocking the Stealth Set and Nocturnal Set at much lower costs. The village flourishes, and you’re reminded that even a single quest can ripple across all of Hyrule.

• Stealth Set: For silent movement past enemies
• Nocturnal Set: Perfect for nighttime forays
• Village revival: Shops bustle and life resumes in Kakariko

Quick Reference — Quest Summary

• Speak to Amboise in Kakariko to start
• Gather: 1 rice, 1 milk, 1 veggie, 1 Solaris flower
• Cook the porridge at a cookpot
• Deliver it to Amboise—watch his grandmother recover
• Enjoy new gear and a lively Kakariko Village!