Ugh, another one of those with stupid natives without any decent desserts. Yeah they just serve giant sugar cube, while being competent with other dishes.
I guess it just one of everpresent tropes, not sure why it ticked me off so much
It's the same problem as her wanting to refuse being the princess's lady.
Can it be done? Yes.
Can it be done with no issue? Maybe, but just to avoid the risk it's better to go with her whim.
Even if the princess herself somehow allow it, the annoying jealous people around will certainly not shut up about it.
That said
blurting out how to get sea salt without knowing the country only has ever used rock salt?
That's on her for digging herself into that project.