Put water, salt, and almonds in a pot and give a short boil until the salt is dissolved. Drain the almonds and spread them on a baking sheet with parchment paper – bake for 20 minutes in a preheated 150 degrees Celsius (302 degrees Fahrenheit) oven.
Risotto
Finely chop onions and garlic, sauté in a pan with a bit of butter until the onions are soft.
Add white wine and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until the alcohol has evaporated.
Finely chop mushrooms and cauliflower and slice the leeks thin. Add the vegetables to the pan and let them cook for 2-3 minutes.
Now add risotto rice, water, cream, and a bouillon cube to the pan – let everything simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has almost fully evaporated. Stir in the parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
Serve with a bit of parmesan and chopped salted almonds on top.