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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Milcao en Horno (Ancud, Chiloé): Slow-baked version where pressing creates layered texture
Milcao de Chicharrones (Castro, Chiloé): Incorporates pork cracklings into the potato mixture
Milcao de Curanto (Dalcahe, Chiloé): Steamed version where pressing prevents disintegration
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Gummy texture
Cause: Insufficient pressing of raw potatoes
Fix: Press grated potatoes for 15+ minutes with weights
Greasy exterior
Cause: Oil temperature too low
Fix: Maintain 180-190°C frying temperature