Rice to the Occasion

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Since you last spoke, Raulf has learned that the local Domans are sick unto death of bread and want to eat nothing more than rice balls. Simple as the dish seemed, Raulf tried making it himself, but the Domans were less than impressed with the results. Polite a people as they are, however, they will not tell him straight what he did wrong, and it falls to you to seek them out in town and ask their honest opinion.
* It appears that Raulf cooked the rice with too much water and then squeezed and seasoned the balls too strongly. Return to the kitchen inside Rowena's House of Splendors and relay the information to him.
* Raulf listens intently as you share the Domans' critique of his rice balls. Believing that you will do a better job, he asks you to try your hand next. Prepare your finest set of Doman rice balls and bring it outside for Raulf to hand out to the gathered Domans.
※In the event you lose the ingredients or the synthesis ends in failure, you may try again by speaking with Popin.
* Your rice balls meet with the Domans' resounding approval, and trying a bite himself, Raulf discovers what the fuss is about. As he marvels at how you harnessed the best qualities of rice, a Doman woman named Anzu appears and affirms that such is spirit of Far Eastern cuisine: to respect each ingredient and allow it to shine. Her sudden arrival causes Raulf to break out in panic, and she soon takes her leave, satisfied that he is in good hands. Join Raulf back in the kitchen to discuss the next step in your endeavor.
* With your rice balls a success, Raulf declares that he will begin serving them at the café. Before you part ways, he confides that Anzu is in fact his fiancée, but there appears to be some manner of complication that he is not ready to reveal. For now, remain focused on the task at hand and be ready to assist Raulf again when he moves to the next stage of his culinary endeavors.
※The next culinarian quest will be available from Raulf upon reaching level 65.
==Objectives==
* Gather information from Domans.
* Report to Raulf.
* Synthesize a set of Doman rice balls /Deliver the Doman rice balls to Raulf.
* Speak with Raulf.
==Script==
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Raulf 	[Player Name], good to see you again. Since last we spoke, I've managed to learn a little about the local Domans' culinary preferences.
Raulf 	Pretty much all of them are sick unto death of bread in their lunches, and they miss nothing more than rice, the staple of their homeland. In particular, they want to eat the steamed stuff made into convenient balls. The Doman name is onigiri, which I'm told roughly translates to “honorably squeezed.”
Raulf 	Well, if it's just a matter of squeezing honorably, I thought I didn't need to trouble you. As a matter of fact, I've already tried my hand at it, using rice supplied by an adventurer friend. Was quite pleased with the results, too, but then I gave it to the Domans...and let's just say their opinion of it wasn't as high as my own.
Raulf 	I don't know what I did wrong; I made the rice balls exactly as described, but there must be more to it than meets the eye. One thing's certain, though: if I can't squeeze a decent ball of rice, I don't have a future in Far Eastern cuisine.
Raulf 	Here's where I need your help, [Player Name]. Polite a people as they are, the Domans won't give it to me straight what was wrong with my rice balls. Do you think you could go and ask them in my stead?
 	
Raulf 	Polite a people as they are, the Domans won't give it to me straight what was wrong with my rice balls. Do you think you could go and ask them in my stead?
Refugeec02605 	The strapping gentleman's rice balls? While he was kind to make them for us, he needs to show the same kindness to the rice. He squeezed his balls with such force, the texture was fairly crushed out of each grain.
Refugeea02605 	Hm? You wish to know what was wrong with the rice balls? Well, there I was expecting the taste of home, but it turned out to be utterly foreign. Whatever seasoning was used, it completely masked the natural taste of rice. Not to sound ungrateful, of course...
Refugeeb02605 	Ah, yes, Master Raulf's rice balls. 'Twas not a terrible first effort, but if I may offer some advice, he would do well to use less water in the cooking. And in the shaping, imagine that he is grasping not only grains of rice, but air as well.
 	
Refugeec02605 	The strapping gentleman's rice balls? While he was kind to make them for us, he needs to show the same kindness to the rice. He squeezed his balls with such force, the texture was fairly crushed out of each grain.
Refugeea02605 	Hm? You wish to know what was wrong with the rice balls? Well, there I was expecting the taste of home, but it turned out to be utterly foreign. Whatever seasoning was used, it completely masked the natural taste of rice. Not to sound ungrateful, of course.
Refugeeb02605 	Master Raulf's rice balls was not a terrible first effort, but if I may offer some advice, he would do well to use less water in the steaming. And in the shaping, imagine that he is grasping not only grains of rice, but air as well.
Popin 	Well met, good madam/sir. Popin's my name, and I have charge over our stores.
 	
Raulf 	I'll be damned... I assumed you squeezed in order to keep the grains together, but it's plainly not that simple. Nor is it enough to simply cook the rice─you need just the right amount of water.
Raulf 	As for the taste, I thought that salt alone was dull, so I came up with the brilliant idea of adding a hint of─wait for it─Far Eastern seasoning. To have it called foreign is salt in the wound, pardon the pun.
Raulf 	Well, it seems I got just about everything wrong, but I daresay you'll fare better, [Player Name]. While the comments are still fresh in your mind, do you think you could try making some rice balls? I have all the ingredients you need here, and Popin there has more of the same.
Popin 	Well met, good madam/sir. Popin's my name, and I have charge over our stores. I've never had occasion to handle Far Eastern ingredients before, but rest assured I'm eager to learn.
Raulf 	When the rice balls are ready, please bring them outside. I'll go around and gather us some Domans in the meantime, and this time we'll make sure they leave with smiles on their faces!
Popin 	Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need more ingredients. We have plenty of La Noscean rice in store.
Popin 	Well, it seems the rumors did not exaggerate! Though I am no expert, already those rice balls look a class apart from that which Raulf made. He will be eager to see them, I'm sure.
Refugeec02605 	If you are so determined to feed us, who are we to argue?
Refugeea02605 	This time, I hope to actually taste that sweet, sweet rice. Mmmmmm...
Refugeeb02605 	Though I have more to add to my earlier advice, for now I shall look forward to the next batch of rice balls with bated breath.
Raulf 	I've gathered the Domans, and they are eager to sample your handiwork.
Raulf 	Thank you! I'll pass these out straightaway.
Refugeec02605 	Now, that was a rice ball! Ahhh, there's nothing like rice to give you strength for a hard day's work!
Refugeea02605 	Mmmmmm, that was wonderful. Every bite called to my mind's eye images of my faraway home.
Refugeeb02605 	Both the steaming and the shaping were done to perfection! Well done!
Raulf 	By the Twelve, this is amazing! I can taste it...how the sprinkle of salt draws out the sweetness of the rice. By adding spices, I unwittingly killed those natural flavors.
Raulf 	And this fluffy texture─this is what it means to grasp not only rice, but air as well. Gently joined as they are, the grains retain their fresh-steamed plumpness, and break apart at first bite.
Raulf 	Such a simple thing...yet it's so good. You truly harnessed the best qualities of rice.
anzu 	Such is the spirit of Far Eastern cuisine─to respect each ingredient and allow it to shine.
anzu 	Forgive me my interruption. My name is Anzu, and I wish to thank you for assisting Raulf.
Raulf 	A-Anzu? You shouldn't be here! If we're seen together...
anzu 	What was I to do? I was worried. However, I see now that I needn't be. You're clearly in good hands.
Raulf 	A-And returning to the matter at hand, the rice balls were a rousing success! Let's continue this back in the kitchen, shall we?
 	
Raulf 	Using your samples as a guide, I'm going to begin serving rice balls at the restaurant. This marks our first foray into Far Eastern cuisine, and I couldn't have done it without you, [Player Name]. Thank you!
Raulf 	And, er, before you go off, I probably should tell you who that girl was. Anzu's my fiancée. During my adventuring days, I'd often come here to trade tomestones. Here I first met her, and kept meeting her, until one day I popped the question.
Raulf 	But there's something of a complication... Ack, but that's enough about me.
Raulf 	Now, while the rice ball is a fine start, a start is all it is. I intend to put out more and more Far Eastern dishes, and I hope I can continue relying on your help in the days to come!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Disciple of the Hand Quests in Final Fantasy XIV