A delightful noodle dish with a spicy sesame sauce and tender greens, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
In a saucepan, combine the peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Stir continuously to ensure the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Cook the udon noodles in a pot of boiling water according to the package instructions.
Avoid overcooking the noodles to maintain their chewy texture.
Place the napa cabbage in a colander over the sink.
Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces for easier serving.
Warm the sauce over medium-low heat until heated through.
Do not let the sauce boil to preserve its flavor.
Drain the noodles over the cabbage in the colander to wilt the cabbage.
Toss the noodles gently to ensure even wilting of the cabbage.
Transfer the noodles and cabbage to a serving bowl, add the sauce, and toss to combine.
Mix thoroughly to coat the noodles and cabbage evenly with the sauce.
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.
Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor.