They don't absolutely have to be diced, but cutting them up small and to similar sizes ensures they cook quickly and evenly. I often slice them finely.
No, risotto is a typical Italian rice dish. You can also notice that paella is the Spanish counterpart of risotto, but with fishes and vegetables.
There are tens of different combinations (at least), for risotto ingredients. You'd have to be more specific. Is its broth meat-based? Are there vegetables or cheese present? Etc.
Diced tomatoes
A traditional vegetable terminology for about 1/4 inch diced vegetables.
There are various types of risotto, each distinguished by its ingredients and flavors. Popular varieties include Risotto alla Milanese, which features saffron for a rich, golden color; Risotto ai Funghi, made with mushrooms for an earthy taste; and Risotto al Limone, which incorporates lemon for a refreshing zing. Other variations can include seafood, vegetables, or even cheese, allowing for a wide range of culinary creativity.
macedoine (plural macedoines) # A mixture of diced vegetables or fruit served as a salad.
a risotto but in a vanilla flavour du
The use of chefs' knives are in the preparation of food during cooking. Meat, fish, vegetables, etc, all need to be chopped, sliced, diced, and so on. Which is why a chef have more than one knife.
A unique way to make sushi using arborio rice is to make risotto sushi rolls. Cook the arborio rice in a creamy risotto style, then use it as the filling for sushi rolls along with your favorite ingredients like vegetables, seafood, or avocado. The creamy texture of the risotto rice adds a delicious twist to traditional sushi rolls.
No, there is not a recipe for risotto with baby snails.
Arborio rice is a rice that can only be used for risotto, because of its high level of starch. The easiest way to cook risotto is this: you need rice, white wine, parmesan, chicken stock and... well, whatever you want to add in your dish (chicken, onions, diced bacon, mushrooms, shrimp, asparagus, anything you want really!). Usually, you need about 4-5 cups of chicken stock for each cup of rice. Don't forget that arborio rice has to keep a very creamy consistence once cooked. Fry your rice a bit, then deglaze with a dry white wine. Add the chicken stock and let it cook gently. It another pan, cook all the things you want to add in your dish (meat, fish, vegetables etc.). When both are ready, mix them and add loads of parmesan. And there you are! By the way, if you like risotto, I strongly recommend Carnaroli rice instead of Arborio: it's a lot creamier and less sticky.
Il Boschetto risotto can be found at Deandeluca.com