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(a) Remove the skin from the pike and take out the bones. Run through the grinder three times.

(b) Cut into small pieces the almonds, ham, and the vegetables.

(c) Put the pike into a big bowl and mix with it the cornstarch, 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoonful salt. Stir well for an hour. Be sure to stir in the same direction all the time.

(d) Add the nuts and ham. Mix well.

(e) Wash your hands as clean as possible. Hold the mixture in your hand and squeeze