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Hāngi Pork (Māori): Basalt stones create moist heat for collagen breakdown
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Umu Palusami (Samoan): Volcanic stones impart mineral notes to coconut cream
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Kālua Pig (Hawaiian): Porous stones absorb and redistribute smoke flavor
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Umu Palusami (Samoan): Volcanic stones impart mineral notes to coconut cream
Kālua Pig (Hawaiian): Porous stones absorb and redistribute smoke flavor
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Thermal shock explosion
Cause: Trapped water vaporizing rapidly
Fix: Pre-dry stones for 48 hours and test with water droplet
Spalling
Cause: Repeated thermal cycling fatigue
Fix: Retire stones after 20 uses or visible degradation