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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
See full technique reference →Lovo Kokoda (Fiji): Centerpiece of earth oven feasts, where coral stones preheat in lovo pit
Ika Mata (Cook Islands): Adapted using basalt stones for Maori hangi cooking
Ota Ika (Samoa): Uses volcanic stones in umu (Samoan oven) for ceremonial preparations
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Over-curing
Cause: Prolonged coral stone contact (>20 mins)
Fix: Immediate ice bath to halt cooking
pH imbalance
Cause: Insufficient citrus or seawater dilution
Fix: Adjust with 1:1 seawater-lime juice mixture