Cauliflower in Almond Sauce (Coliflor en Salsa de Almendra)

Description
This recipe is for 2 serves.

Ingredients

 * 1 medium-sized cauliflower, about 8 inches across
 * salt
 * 1 recipe Bechamel (White Sauce)
 * 1/2 cup finely ground almonds

Directions

 * 1) Trim the cauliflower and cut a cross in the bottom of the stem end.
 * 2) This speeds up the cooking of the stalk so that it is tender at the same time as the flowerets.
 * 3) Drop, stem end down, into a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until just tender.
 * 4) Lift out and place in a serving dish, preferably round, to show off the cauliflower.
 * 5) Meantime make the Bechamel.
 * 6) Stir in the ground almonds, and cook, stirring, over low heat for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
 * 7) Mask the cauliflower with the sauce and serve as an accompaniment to any plainly cooked meat, poultry, fish, or shellfish.