Akala Island, Pokémon Center.
After undergoing the dominant Pokémon's trial in Lush Jungle and completing Olivia's test for Ash, Ash and Mallow brought the Miracle Seed and Mago Berries to meet up with the other two groups.
Kiawe and Lillie had found Volcano Peppers and Hot Spring Eggs that had absorbed ground energy beside the hot springs.
Lana and Sophocles had brought back Seaweed Salt rich with the essence of the ocean, and had also visited Moomoo Farm to collect the freshest Moomoo Milk.
"Milking for Moomoo Milk was really fun!"
They gathered in the Pokémon Center's kitchen with their ingredients.
Island Kahuna Olivia tied on an apron, her expression solemn. "Now, let's make a curry bearing the blessings of Akala Island's land, ocean, and forests."
Clearly, Akala Curry was a curry eaten only during ceremonial offerings in the Alola Region.
Before they began, Olivia stood at the front of the kitchen with her palms pressed together, murmuring a prayer.
"What is Miss Olivia doing?"
Kiawe explained, "She's giving thanks to Alola, thanking the islands of Alola for bestowing these ingredients upon us."
Ash didn't understand, but he thought it sounded impressive.
Under Olivia's careful guidance, the steps unfolded in order.
Mallow, who was the best at cooking, sautéed the ingredients for the base.
She slowly sautéed the chopped Volcano Peppers and other ingredients in hot oil, releasing their underlying heat.
As Mallow sautéed them, an appetizing, spicy aroma began to fill the air.
"It smells so good! And so spicy!"
Lucario nodded in approval.
As a lover of spicy food,
Lucario approved of this level of heat.
"All right, let's leave this step to Lana."
"Yes!"
Following Olivia's instructions,
Lana poured fresh Moomoo Milk and a suitable amount of water into the pot, then added mashed Mago Berry flesh.