The best peanut noodle recipe

Thanks to Joe http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/2005/05/sesame-noodles-with-napa-cabbage.html I have now found the best peanut noodle recipe. I've made several from Cooking Light, but this one had the depth of flavor and peanutty taste that I've been looking for. And it was very easy to put together. And best of all, DH loved it as well (although he didn't seem to mind that I made my serving heavier on the napa cabbage and his with more noodles!)

5 flamingos for taste and ease!

Please check out Joe's blog for this recipe- his photos are 1000x better than mine and it's his adaptation that I fell in love with.

Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage
(Adapted from Veg Times by Joe at http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/)

10 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (I used udon)
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (I may have had a heavy hand with this!)
4 cups shredded napa cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to the directions on the package.

In a small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar and crushed red pepper.

Warm sauce over medium-low heat while you wait for the noodles to cook.

Place cabbage in a colander in the sink - when the noodles are ready, drain them over the cabbage so the hot water can wilt the cabbage.

Place the noodles and cabbage in a large bowl, add warmed peanut sauce and toss well to coat. Sprinkle each plate with a portion of the chopped cilantro before serving.

Makes about 4 servings.