1. cook in the steam of boiling water without food touching the water   shallow-fry   saute   stir-fry   steam   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. cook in boiling water till done   boil   blanch   parboil   broil   Half-n-half Clue   3. cut into small pieces with heavy blows   saute   blanch   grate   chop   Half-n-half Clue   4. shred finely by rubbing against a rough or jagged surface   chop   blanch   grate   blend   Half-n-half Clue   5. cook by simmering liquid in a closed pot   stir-fry   stew   saute   shallow-fry   Half-n-half Clue   6. beat or crush into a soft mass   saute   blanch   mash   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   7. fry in very little hot oil or fat   shallow-fry   steam   parboil   blanch   Half-n-half Clue