Key Parameters
Temperature
°C - °C
Time
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Steps
- 1.
Kupenga Pāua (Māori (New Zealand)): Cooks abalone in geothermal steam to tenderize while preserving ocean flavors
- 2.
Kōura Kupenga (Ngāti Tūwharetoa (NZ)): Slow-steams freshwater crayfish with geothermal minerals for unique texture
- 3.
Tio Kupenga (Te Arawa (NZ)): Imparts subtle sulfur notes to mussels while maintaining plumpness
The Science
Primary Reaction
Denaturation of proteins