Sautéing rice before boiling it is easy. Choose an oil or butter that complements the recipe you are making and heat it in a fry pan. Add your uncooked rice to the pan and toss the grains in the oil or butter. As the grains start to caramelize (turn golden brown) and you smell a nutty scent, remove the rice from the heat and put it into boiling water. Cook as you usually would from there.