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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Rewanu Pāua (Ngāti Porou iwi): Transforms tough abalone into gelatinous delicacy through 18hr steam infusion
Tītī Rewanu (Rakiura Māori): Preserves muttonbird oils while tenderizing connective tissues
Pikopiko Pātītī (Tūhoe): Unlocks fern shoot sweetness normally masked by bitterness
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Dry cavity collapse
Cause: Insufficient wood hydration leading to premature combustion
Fix: Soak manuka wood for 48+ hours before heating
Anaerobic spoilage pockets
Cause: Improper food stacking disrupting steam circulation
Fix: Use tī kōuka (cabbage tree) leaves as natural spacers