# Recipes · Config + Database

Recipes can come from two sources.

## Default recipes

Defined in:

```text
config/config_recipes.lua
```

Example:

```lua
lockpick = {
    label = 'Lockpick',
    item = 'lockpick',
    amount = 1,
    time = 6000,
    use_blueprint = 0,
    blueprint_type = '',
    ingredients = {
        iron = 10,
        plastic = 5
    }
}
```

## Custom recipes

Custom Admin Studio recipes are stored in:

```text
nord_crafting_recipes
```

Custom recipes can be created, updated, deleted and imported from the Admin Studio.

## Common fields

| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| `id` / recipe key | Stable recipe identifier |
| `label` | Display name |
| `item` | Output item |
| `amount` | Output quantity |
| `time` | Craft time in milliseconds |
| `ingredients` | Item → required amount map |
| `recipe_type` | General/weapon/component classification |
| `use_blueprint` | Require blueprint |
| `blueprint_type` | Required blueprint ID |
| `use_level` | Enable level gate |
| `min_level` | Minimum crafting level |