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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Kanak people (Pre-colonial) — New Caledonia (Melanesia)
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Dry meat texture
Cause: Insufficient banana leaf wrapping allowing steam escape
Fix: Triple-layer leaf wrapping with dampened outer leaves
Gritty vegetable mash
Cause: Underground oven temperature below 110°C
Fix: Verify stone temperature with infrared thermometer before sealing