Why Do People Fry Uncooked Rice? The Culinary Secrets Revealed
                                
                                
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                                According to culinary tradition, many classic recipes start with a single, unconventional step: frying uncooked rice. This simple technique, often used in dishes from Mexican arroz rojo to Italian risotto, serves to dramatically enhance flavor, improve texture, and prevent the finished rice from becoming a sticky, mushy mess.