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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Sate Kambing Muda (West Java, Indonesia): Palm wine flambé cuts gaminess of young goat while caramelizing kecap manis glaze
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
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Key Variables
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Uneven charring
Cause: Inconsistent skewer rotation during flambé
Fix: Use tongs to rotate skewers in 1/4 turns every 15 seconds
Alcohol puddling
Cause: Excessive sake poured directly onto coals
Fix: Drizzle sake from height (30cm) using long-handled spoon