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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Uneven heating
Cause: Improper rock arrangement or insufficient preheating
Fix: Maintain 2:1 rock-to-food volume ratio, preheat until rocks glow orange
Excessive moisture loss
Cause: Leaf wrapping too loose or banana leaves dried out
Fix: Use fresh green leaves, double-wrap with ti leaves under banana leaves