1/2 cup butter 2 (3-ounce) packages oriental ramen noodles, crumbled 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 head napa cabbage, shredded 5 to 6 green onions, chopped

In a sillet, melt butter over medium heat on stovetop. Add noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds; cook, stirring constantly, until butter is absorbed and almonds are golden. Remove from pan and chill for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and green onions. Toss with noodle mixture and dressing just prior to serving.