1. crush foodstuff into tiny pieces or powder   grind   season   scald   skim   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. fry in lot of hot oil or fat   deep-fry   scald   poach   shred   Half-n-half Clue   3. cut into very thin strips   shred   poach   bain-marie   grill   Half-n-half Clue   4. pass wet or dry food through a sieve to separate out or remove any lumps or impurities   skim   sift   season   deep-fry   Half-n-half Clue   5. cook fish, eggs, etc. gently in or over a small amount of simmering liquid   scald   sift   bind   poach   Half-n-half Clue   6. cook under a grill or on a gridiron radiating heat normally downwards   bake blind   grill   shred   grind   Half-n-half Clue   7. mix an ingredient gently with a folding action into a light whisked mixture or batter such that it retains its lightness   skim   grind   shred   fold in   Half-n-half Clue