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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Over-pounding
Cause: Excessive mechanical force denatures proteins
Fix: Limit pounding to 30 strikes max with wooden mallet
Inconsistent thickness
Cause: Uneven rolling prior to tataki
Fix: Use bamboo mat to maintain 2mm uniform thickness