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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Bantu people (Pre-colonial) — Central Africa
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Over-tenderization
Cause: Excessive potash concentration or prolonged soaking
Fix: Reduce soak time to 20-40 mins and use 1 tsp/kg ratio
Residual alkalinity
Cause: Insufficient rinsing
Fix: Triple-rinse with acidulated water (vinegar or lime)