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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Uneven cooking
Cause: Insufficient stone heating time
Fix: Pre-heat stones for minimum 4 hours
Excessive dehydration
Cause: Pit sealing failure
Fix: Use fresh banana leaves for moisture barrier