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If time permits, press tofu before beginning (for 30 minutes up to overnight).
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You can press tofu by placing the tofu in a flat-bottomed strainer or a plate and topping it with heavy objects in order to press the water out.
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I usually put a cutting board on top of my block of tofu and add a few cans of beans on top for weight.
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Otherwise, wring as much water out of the tofu as you can by squeezing it between your hands.
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Set aside to drain.
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Add the onion, ginger and garlic to a food processor and blend until the mixture verges on forming a rough paste.
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Add the kale and pulse until incorporated with no large chunks remaining.
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Add the tofu and pulse until roughly incorporated.
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Add the rest of the ingredients (except the wonton wrappers) and blend until desired consistency is reached, using a spatula to scrape down the sides and incorporate everything evenly.
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Fill a small bowl with water.
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Lay out a few of your dumpling wrappers on a work surface.
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In each dumpling wrapper, place about 1/2 tablespoon of tofu filling.
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Use your finger to dab water around half of the wrappers edge and fold over to form a half moon; pinch the edges to seal.
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Set the assembled potstickers aside on a plate covered with a towel while you finish making the rest.
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Once all the dumplings are prepared, heat a pan over medium heat.
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Once hot, add a bit of oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
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Add a single layer of dumplings (they should start to sizzle when they hit the pan) and cook for 1-2 minutes or until a golden crust starts to develop on the bottom.
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Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, so a crust forms on the other side (the dumplings will still look mostly uncooked aside from the middle).
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Add a few tablespoons of water into the pan, cover the pan loosely and let everything steam for a minute.
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When you remove the lid, the dumplings should look glossy and slightly translucent around the edges.
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If theyre really sticking to the pan, add a little more water to help scoop them out with a spatula.
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Set them on a plate while you finish cooking the rest.
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Serve hot with a side of rice, if desired.
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Adapted from my familys recipe.
