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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Fijian lovo steaming is a traditional method of cooking that involves steaming food in a pit lined with banana leaves.
Origin: Fijian (pre-colonial) — Fiji
See full technique reference →The process involves heating a pit with hot stones and wood to generate steam, which is created by pouring water over the stones, reaching temperatures of up to 200°C (392°F). The steam cooks the food evenly over a period of 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the type and quantity of food.
Primary Reaction
gelatinization
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