1/2 lb firm tofu, drained & cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 c drained, sliced water chestnuts
1 tsp cornstarch
50 won ton wrappers or gyoza skins
1/2 c low-sodium soy sauce
4 tsps cornstarch
1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
2 tsps low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp minced green onions
Cooking spray
1/4 c water
3/4 c shredded carrot
1/2 c dried wood ear mushrooms (about 1/2 oz)
Directions
Step #1 Place the tofu on several layers of paper towels, & cover with extra paper towels.
Step #2 Let stand 30 mins, pressing down every once in awhile.
Step #3 Place tofu In a large-ish bowl, & mash with a fork until smooth.
Step #4 Set tofu aside.
Step #5 Combine boiling water & mushrooms in a bowl; cover & let this stand 20 mins or until soft.
Step #6 Drain.
Step #7 Place the mushrooms & water chestnuts in a food processor/blender; pulse 5 times or until minced.
Step #8 Add mushroom mixture, carrot, & the next 7 ingredients (carrot through 4 tsps cornstarch) to tofu; stir well.
Step #9 Working with 1 won ton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers to keep them from drying), spoon 1 tsp tofu mixture into center of each wrapper.
Step #10 Moisten edges of wrapper with water; bring 2 opposite corners to center, pinching points to seal.
Step #11 Bring remaining 2 corners to center, pinching edges together to seal.
Step #12 Place dumplings, seam sides up, on a large baking sheet sprinkled with 1 tsp cornstarch (cover loosely with a towel to keep them from drying).
Step #13 Arrange one-third of the dumplings in a single layer in a vegetable steamer coated with cooking spray.
Step #14 Steam dumplings, covered, for 15 mins.
Step #15 Remove the dumplings from steamer; set aside, & keep warm.
Step #16 Repeat the procedure with the remaining dumplings.
Step #17 Combine 1/2 c soy sauce & 1/4 c water in a small bowl.