Vegetarian Potstickers

Description
Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * ½ pound firm tofu
 * ½ cup finely shredded carrot
 * ½ cup finely chopped bok choy
 * ¼ cup finely chopped water chestnuts
 * ¼ cup finely chopped bamboo shoots
 * ¼ cup finely chopped garlic chives
 * 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
 * 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
 * ½ teaspoon sesame oil
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 1 package potsticker or gyoza wrappers
 * 2 tablespoons oil for frying the dumplings

Directions

 * 1) Drain the tofu, cut into cubes and mash.
 * 2) Wash and prepare the vegetables.
 * 3) Combine the tofu with the remainder of the ingredients and seasonings.
 * 4) Lay out one of the gyoza wrappers in front of you.
 * 5) Dip your finger in the water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
 * 6) Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper.
 * 7) Fold the gyoza wrapper over the filling and pinch the edges to seal it shut (you may want to use a cornstarch/water mixture to make this easier).
 * 8) Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok.
 * 9) When oil is ready, carefully add the dumplings and cook on high heat until golden brown (about 1 minute).
 * 10) Without turning the dumplings over, add ½ cup of water and cover.
 * 11) Cook for about 1 minute to cook the raw filling and then uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed.
 * 12) Serve the potstickers with the burnt side on top, with potsticker dipping sauce or soy sauce mixed with minced ginger for dipping.