Frozen Asian Cabbage Salad

Break block of ramen noodles into 10-inch skillet (reserve seasoning packet for another use). Add almonds and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and almonds and noodles are light brown; cool.

Heat sugar, vinegar and soy sauce to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil.

Mix coleslaw mix, bell pepper, onions and gingerroot in large bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Place in freezer bag or container; seal bag or cover container tightly. Place noodle mixture in freezer bag; seal bag. Freeze coleslaw and noodle mixtures at least 8 hours or up to 1 week.

Thaw coleslaw mixture in refrigerator 30 minutes. Sprinkle with frozen noodle mixture. Serve salad when slightly frozen. Serve within 8 hours before salad becomes limp.