Sesame Noodles With Napa Cabbage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons natural-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce
10 ounces udon noodles or 10 ounces spaghetti noodles
1/2 lb napa cabbage, shredded (about 4 C)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation

Whisk together peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, sugar and red pepper flakes in saucepan.
In separate pot, cook noodles according to pkg directions.
Meanwhile, place cabbage in colander over sink.
Warm sauce over medium-low heat.
Drain noodles over cabbage in colander to wilt cabbage.
Transfer noodles and cabbage to serving bowl, add sauce and toss to combine well.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.