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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
See full technique reference →Pi Dan Dou Fu (Shanghai, China): Centers the dish with its umami depth against silken tofu
Yuk Sung (Hong Kong): Provides textural contrast in minced pork lettuce wraps
Century Egg Congee (Guangdong, China): Melts into rice porridge as a flavor amplifier
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Over-alkalinization
Cause: Excessive hydroxide concentration in curing mix
Fix: Reduce NaOH content or shorten curing time
Incomplete fermentation
Cause: Insufficient temperature/humidity during aging
Fix: Maintain 20-25°C at 70-80% humidity for 4-6 weeks