Menu for this week

Sunday
leftovers- Thai and Indian

Mon
Sesame noodles with Napa Cabbage- I've posted this before but will post below
steamed broccoli

Tues
paella

Wed- Fri
in laws

Sat
pizza

Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage
Adapted from Veg Times by Joe
http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/2005/05/sesame-noodles-with-napa-cabbage.html
he's got a great pic

(my adaptation is to triple the sauce- DH loves it- he's just a saucy guy!)

10 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or udon noodles
9 tablespoons natural peanut butter (I love the crunchy kind)
6 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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 the noodles 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.

Serve extra peanut sauce for steamed broccoli that goes so well with this dinner.

Makes about 4 servings.