Cabbage with sake, brown butter crumbs and bacon

1.Heat a large casserole over high heat, add butter and swirl pan until butter is foaming and nut brown (2-3 minutes), then pour into a heatproof bowl.

2.Preheat oven to 180C. Wipe out casserole with paper towels and return to heat. Brush cabbage wedges generously with brown butter and season to taste, then place in casserole in a single layer and fry, turning once, until charred (1-2 minutes each side). Add stock and sake, cover with a lid and simmer until tender (4-5 minutes), then uncover and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated (1-2 minutes).

3.Toss bread and bacon in remaining brown butter to coat, spread on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp (6-8 minutes). Serve cabbage scattered with crumbs and drizzled with pan juices.