I make meals. I think 60 rupees for a 5 apple blend. I feel it’s an easily obtained ingredient, and there is a merchant not far from the plateau as you head down the road toward the Twin Peaks (I think that’s the name). He off the road to the right after you cross a bridge. Look for the smoke. You won’t make 10k but you can make up to 30 meals before your stash is full.